*ISLAMABAD – **Pakistan’s active diplomacy over Occupied Kashmir conflictagainst India starts to produce results.*
*After EU, UNHRC and OIC serious concerns and demands over Occupied Kashmirlockdown now Four US senators have written to President Donald Trumpurging him to take action to resolve the issues in Kashmir. *
The letter was signed by Senators Todd Young, Chris Van Hollen, Benjamin LCardin and Lindsey Graham and expressed their “concern regarding thesituation in Kashmir, which has grave implications for democracy, humanrights and regional stability”. While we support your goal of working withthe parties to help find a long-term resolution to the status of Kashmir,we write now to urge you to immediately facilitate an end to the currenthumanitarian crisis there, they said.
“In keeping with your offer of assistance in July, we believe that USengagement with India will be critical in providing relief for the all ofthe people of Kashmir,” read the letter.
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On August 5, the Indian government unilaterally revoked Article 370 of itsconstitution, which afforded autonomy to the state of Jammu and Kashmir.“Shortly before revoking Article 370, India deployed tens of thousands ofadditional troops to the Kashmir Valley, imposed curfews on its residents,and severed communications to the region, including access to the internetand telephones,” said the senators, who added that the information blackouthas severely limited access to medical services, prevented families fromcontacting each other, and disrupted the local economy.
“Press reports indicate that at least 4,000 people have subsequently beendetained in Kashmir and held under the Public Safety Act – a controversiallaw that allows authorities to imprison someone for up to two years withoutcharge or trial – including local politicians, activists, academics andstudents.”
