SRINAGAR – In occupied Kashmir, Indian troops in their fresh act of stateterrorism martyred three youth in Pulwama district today.
According to Kashmir Media Service, the troops martyred the youth during acordon and search operation in Drabgam area of the district.
Several people were injured when Indian troops used brute force and firedbullets and pellets on mourners in different areas of Pulwama.
The killings triggered massive anti-India protests across the district.
Indian police arrested five youth in Sopore town.
Meanwhile, Indian troops continued their cordon and search operations inDrabgam Pachaa in Pulwama and Kagas Gund and Dooru in Islamabad districts.
Indian troops during continued violent crackdown operations used drone andmotor boats in Soura area of Srinagar city.
On the other hand, the Indian Army has received 240 Spike anti-tank guidedmissiles and their 12 launchers from Israel on fast-track mode to meetemergency requirements especially along the LoC.
Meanwhile, on 114th day an atmosphere of fear and uncertainty continue togrip the territory particularly the Kashmir Valley and parts of Jammuregion.
Uneasy calm is prevailing in the Valley as businesses remain largely shut,schools and offices wear a deserted look. Prepaid phone and SMS servicesremain snapped.
Same is the case with internet, both mobile and broadband.
On the conclusion of his 4-day visit to Kashmir, former BJP leader YashwantSinha speaking to reporters in Srinagar said that the situation in theValley after the abrogation of Art 370 is not normal and that an atmosphereof fear is prevailing there.
He also warned that the situation will deteriorate further if New Delhidoesn’t change its behaviour toward Kashmir.
The Jammu and Kashmir Pir Panjal Freedom Movement has called for resolutionof the Kashmir dispute through talks.
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JKPPFM Chairman Advocate Qazi Irshad in a statement issued after a partymeeting in Jammu said that the participants called for an end to theongoing military lockdown and ban on telephone and internet in Jammu andKashmir.
The party appealed to the international community to put pressure on Indiato stop the Indian atrocities in the territory and give the people theright to live with dignity.
Qazi Irshad said that for the sake of converting the Muslim majority Jammuand Kashmir into a minority, India abrogated Articles 370 and 35A to pavethe way for settlement of non-locals in the territory.
He called upon the United Nations to prevent India from doing it and warnedthat the Indian move would have dire consequences.
APHC-AJK leader, Syed Faiz Naqshbandi, has said that around one millionIndian troops are involved in massacre of people in occupied Kashmir in abid to suppress their right to self-determination.
He said this while addressing Kashmir conference organized at theheadquarters of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation in Jeddah.
He said that India has been continuing with its policy of military siegeand lockdown in occupied Kashmir for around four months, transformingKashmir into a prison where every Kashmiri has been kept in captivity.
He said Kashmir is an internationally recognized dispute and India isviolating international law by committing military aggression in theterritory.
Speaking at the conference, APHC AJK leader, Syed Abdullah Gilani, briefedthe participants about the current situation in Kashmir.
APHC-AJK leader and Vice Chairman of Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Movement,Abdul Majeed Malik has said the situation is getting worse in occupiedKashmir with every passing day as strict restrictions remain in force underSection 144 in the territory.
In a statement issued in Islamabad he said, the occupation authorities arethreatening the freedom organisations that if anyone tries to raise hisvoice against the Indian government, he will have to go to Indian jails.
He said India, which claims to be the largest democratic country in theworld, is flouting all democratic norms and values in occupied Kashmir.