27 October 1947 is one of
the darkest days of human history. This day marks a grave human tragedy in
Indian occupied Jammu & Kashmir (IoK) when 69 years ago, Indian occupation
forces landed in Srinagar to occupy, subjugate, oppress, and terrorize innocent
Kashmiris. This pattern of brutalities continues with impunity even today.
Despite commitments made by the early Indian leadership and numerous
resolutions of the UN Security Council on Jammu & Kashmir, the Indian
government has unleashed a reign of terror in IoK.
The
worst form of state terrorism is being perpetrated against the defenseless
people of IoK to silence and crush their legitimate struggle, in complete disregard
of international human rights and humanitarian laws. The entire Indian state
machinery is involved in these crimes against humanity. There is a need for an
independent, transparent and fair investigation into these human rights
violations under the UN. Pakistan has supported the proposal of the High
Commissioner for Human Rights for sending a Fact Finding Mission to Jammu and
Kashmir. We reiterate our call and hope that the international community will
pay heed to the miseries and sufferings of the Kashmiri people.
From July last year until
the end of September 2017, Indian atrocities have resulted in the killings of
over 460 innocent Kashmiris, injuring over 20,000 and deliberately blinding
hundreds. Over 200 people have lost eyesight, while vision of thousands has
been impaired. Over 7,000 Kashmiris have been arrested with their current
status unknown, while scores of women have been raped and molested. These facts
seek urgent attention of the international community. The denial of the right
to self-determination for the last seven decades raises questions about the
conscience of the international community and the United Nations.
India must honour
commitments of its founding fathers and ensure implementation of the UN
Security Council resolutions on Jammu & Kashmir for resolution of this long
standing dispute.
We pay homage to the
sacrifices of our brethren in IoK and reiterate our unflinching and steadfast
moral, diplomatic and political support for the just cause of the people of
Jammu & Kashmir. This support will continue till the realization of the
lawful right to self-determination of the people of Jammu & Kashmir.
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October, 2017
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