Indian forces’ tyranny, HR violations in IIOJK reach new high after revocation of Article 370: Mushaal Mullick

ISLAMABAD, August 10 (SABAH): Former Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Human Rights and women Empowerment Mushaal Hussein Mullick has said that the abrogation of Articles 370 and 35A by India on August 5, 2019 has further compounded the miseries of inhabitants of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), as the occupation forces further intensified the series of tyranny and human rights violations in the scenic valley to silence the dissenting voices.

Mushaal Mullick, who is wife of incarcerated senior Hurriyat leader Muhammad Yasin Malik, in her speech as a chief guest in a seminar titled “Kashmir Dispute – Latest Imperatives and Way Forward” organized by NIMA said that The abrogation Articles 370 and 35A which stripped Jammu and Kashmir of its special autonomous status, has not only altered the constitutional framework of the region but has also triggered a series of human rights violations and raised serious concerns about the future of its people.

She said that the unilateral revocation of Articles 370 and 35A by the Indian government has been viewed as an attempt to integrate Kashmir fully into the Indian Union, but it has come at a significant cost.

The subsequent military siege, communication blackouts, and the arrest of political leaders have only deepened the sense of alienation and unrest among the Kashmiri population, she explained.

Mushaal Mullick said that Kashmir has been a flashpoint between India and Pakistan for decades, with both nations laying claim to the region amidst a backdrop of complex historical, political, and cultural dynamics.

Former SAPM said that the international community, including the United Nations and various human rights organizations, has expressed grave concern over the situation, documenting widespread human rights abuses and the use of excessive force by security personnel.

Yasin Malik’s wife informed the audience that the issuance of domicile certificates to non-Kashmiris, seen as a tool to alter the region’s demographic composition, has further fuelled fears of an erosion of Kashmir’s unique identity and culture.

Mushaal Mullick said that it is crucial to acknowledge the ongoing human suffering and the need for a just and peaceful resolution. “The way forward must involve renewed diplomatic efforts, dialogue between all stakeholders, and a commitment to upholding the rights and aspirations of the Kashmiri people, adding that she said that the international community must play a proactive role in facilitating a resolution that ensures peace, stability, and respect for human rights in the region”.

Mushaal Mullick said that the world must not turn a blind eye to the plight of Kashmiris, and it is imperative that efforts are made to address their grievances and pave the way for a future where justice and peace prevail.

President NIMA; Vice Admiral (retd) Ahmed Saeed HI (M), Executive Director Centre for International Strategic Studies Dr. Asma Shakir Khawaja, Chairman Kashmir Institute of International Relations  Altaf Hussein Wani, Ambassador Nadeem Riaz, Advocate Taimur Malik, Ahmer Bilal Soofi and all other speakers and audience attended the seminar.