Indian forces during their continued state terrorism martyred 68 Kashmiris this year in a bid to break their resolve for securing the UN-pledged right to self-determination. Of those martyred 3 boys and as many women were martyred by the troops since Jan 2023 to August 2023. The Indian forces martyred the youth in several cordon and search operations across the region this year. The number of custodial killing was thirteen. Moreover, 2900 people including women, Hurriyet leaders, activists, businessmen and youth were arrested under black lawsd uring the period.

After abrogation of Articles 370 and 35-A, Indian forces including army, Central Reserve Police Force and Border Security Force used the latest war weapons and technology against the defenceless people of Jammu and Kashmir to silence their voice for right to self determination. Kashmiris of every age and gender are being mercilessly killed, tortured & humiliated for demanding their right to self-determination. Presence of one million Indian troops has made the occupied territory the most militarized zone in the world.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)