Times of Islamabad

India gets a serious snub from ally United States

India gets a serious snub from ally United States

WASJINGTON – India gets a serious snub from ally United States overOccupied Kashmir crisis.

The United States is watching with serious concerns the situation inOccupied Jammu and Kashmir.

US continues to be “very concerned by reports of detentions and thecontinued restrictions on the residents of the region,” the US StateDepartment said on Thursday.

“We urge respect for human rights, compliance with legal procedures, and aninclusive dialogue with those affected,” according to a statement issued bythe department.

The US also called for all stakeholders to maintain peace.

“We call on all parties to maintain peace and stability along the Line ofControl,” the statement read.

As the Indian government’s lockdown of occupied Kashmir continued for the25th consecutive day on Thursday, hundreds of Kashmiris defied therestrictions and took to the streets in Srinagar and other areas of thedisputed territory to stage demonstrations against New Delhi.