SRINAGAR: Indian troops continue their campaign of state terrorism in Indian-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, with five more Kashmiri youths martyred in a fresh wave of violence.
According to Kashmir Media Service (KMS), the incident occurred during a cordon and search operation in the Kulgam district, where Indian forces surrounded the area, blocked all entry and exit points, and suspended internet and mobile services.
The operation resulted in the extrajudicial killing of five young Kashmiris. Reports suggest that these killings are part of India’s systematic efforts to crush the ongoing freedom movement in the region. Over the past week alone, Indian forces have martyred a total of 10 Kashmiris in similar operations.
Local residents have also reported an increase in incidents of torture, staged encounters, and enforced disappearances. The bodies of the slain youths have not been handed over to their families, with police taking custody of the corpses—creating immense distress for the bereaved families who are unable to perform final rites.
Hurriyat leaders and human rights activists have strongly condemned the killings, calling them gross violations of international law. They urged the international community, including the United Nations and global human rights organizations, to intervene and hold India accountable for its brutal actions in the disputed region.
The latest incident is another grim reminder of the urgent need for international attention toward the human rights crisis unfolding in occupied Kashmir.
