Another appalling nail in the coffin of Pakistan's human rights record. Those who dare to speak against the establishment face its wrath, while ordinary citizens bear the greatest brunt .
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Several social media reports suggest that Pakistan launched grenade attacks in various localities of PoJK, including Pandi and South Bagh, killing four to six family members, including an elderly grandmother, a mother, an 11-year-old boy, and an 8-year-old girl, amid the #RightsMovement protests over governance and economic issues that have been going on for over four months now, resulting in civilian casualties and property damage. Recently, a report was published that showed the deaths of 91 civilians at the hands of Pakistan in the past four months. Later, the death of a small 8-year-old boy, Shayaan Azhar, at the hands of Pakistani forces was reported. Al Jazeera also reported 20 deaths on a polling day in PoJK. Having all this before the world, the grenade attack reports are thought-provoking and deserve attention. This is another brazen attempt by the Pakistani establishment to silence the voices coming out of PoJK, which has faced social, political, and economic persecution at the hands of Pakistan. The news is deeply appalling, as it shows the extent to which a state can go to silence voices that it deems unfit for its survival and raises questions about its accountability.
Several social media reports suggest that Pakistan launched grenade attacks in various localities of PoJK, including Pandi and South Bagh, killing four to six family members, including an elderly grandmother, a mother, an 11-year-old boy, and an 8-year-old girl, amid the #RightsMovement protests over governance and economic issues that have been going on for over four months now, resulting in civilian casualties and property damage. Recently, a report was published that showed the deaths of 91 civilians at the hands of Pakistan in the past four months. Later, the death of a small 8-year-old boy, Shayaan Azhar, at the hands of Pakistani forces was reported. Al Jazeera also reported 20 deaths on a polling day in PoJK. Having all this before the world, the grenade attack reports are thought-provoking and deserve attention. This is another brazen attempt by the Pakistani establishment to silence the voices coming out of PoJK, which has faced social, political, and economic persecution at the hands of Pakistan. The news is deeply appalling, as it shows the extent to which a state can go to silence voices that it deems unfit for its survival and raises questions about its accountability.
Large scale protests are taking place across PoJK. The dreams once sold in Kashmir now stand exposed by the troubling reality in PoJK. These days are very important historically and politically for the region, as the contrast between invasion/occupation and accession becomes increasingly evident. While Kashmir remains calm, PoJK is witnessing unrest, with people taking to the streets to demand their rights.
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22 October marks a Black Day in Kashmir’s history. On this day in 1947, Pakistan backed tribal forces entered Kashmir through Muzaffarabad, unleashing destruction, looting and brutality and committing atrocities against innocent civilians and women. To save his people and territory, Maharaja Hari Singh sought India’s assistance and signed the Instrument of Accession on 26 October 1947. Indian troops arrived on 27 October, pushed back the invaders and defended Kashmir. Since then, Pakistan has fought multiple wars and continued attempts to destabilise Kashmir through violence and terrorism, while Jammu and Kashmir has moved forward in development and growth. Had Kashmir not acceded to India, its fate could have resembled that of Pakistan occupied Jammu and Kashmir or Balochistan. We remain grateful to India for its timely assistance. The Instrument of Accession was a necessary step for Kashmir’s survival, protecting its people, land and future.
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