ISLAMABAD – Indian security forces on Tuesday baton-charged a Muharramprocession in Indian Occupied Kashmir as the draconian military curfew inthe valley entered its 31st day.
According to reports, several people were injured as the Indian forces alsoshelled the Muharram procession. Meanwhile, protests and demonstrationsagainst the India occupation of the valley continued.
The valley which has been under a curfew since August 5, remains cut offfrom the rest of the world due to the continued blockade and suspension ofinternet, mobile and landline phones and closure of TV channels.
A humanitarian crisis has been looming in the valley as people face acuteshortage of food, medicines and other commodities. Patients are even beingdenied life-saving medical care, suggest reports.
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The near-total communications blackout has triggered global concern, with agroup of UN human rights experts warning it amounted to “collectivepunishment” and risked exacerbating regional tensions.