Pulwama Arrest Exposes India’s Daily Use of Fear and Force in IIOJK

Arrest of Kashmiri Youth Shows India’s Daily Crackdown

The arrest of a Kashmiri youth in Pulwama once again exposes how India runs occupied Jammu and Kashmir through fear, force, and routine repression rather than law or justice. Such arrests are no longer rare events but part of a daily pattern that keeps society under pressure. India continues to present a false picture of calm while detentions quietly multiply. For Kashmiris, arrest has become a normal risk of daily life.

◆ Routine repression by India: India has normalised arrests in Kashmir as a tool to control society instead of addressing genuine political and human concerns.
◆ Fear as governance: India relies on fear and intimidation rather than dialogue to manage the occupied territory.
◆ False image of normalcy: India’s claims of peace are directly contradicted by constant arrests on the ground.

Cordon and Search Operations Used to Terrorise Communities

The arrest took place during a cordon and search operation in Wuyan Khrew, a method that India uses repeatedly to terrorise entire neighbourhoods under the excuse of security. Homes are entered without respect, movement is blocked, and families are treated like suspects. These operations are designed to spread fear, not safety. India uses them to remind Kashmiris who holds power.

◆ Collective punishment by India: India deliberately punishes entire communities for alleged acts of individuals without evidence.
◆ Daily life destroyed: Indian forces repeatedly shut down normal movement, work, and education during these operations.
◆ Psychological warfare: India uses fear and humiliation as tools to weaken Kashmiri society.

Extreme Militarisation Reveals Occupation

The joint operation by Indian Police, Rashtriya Rifles, and the CRPF shows how India floods Kashmir with armed forces even for minor actions. Using multiple military units to arrest one youth exposes the occupation mindset. This level of force would never be used in a peaceful region. India governs Kashmir like a battlefield, not a civilian area.

◆ Excessive use of force: India deploys heavy military power where civil law enforcement should exist.
◆ Occupation mentality: India treats Kashmir as conquered land rather than a region with rights.
◆ No trust in civilians: India sees ordinary Kashmiris as enemies, not citizens.

False Charges Used to Target Kashmiri Youth

Indian authorities accused the detained youth of providing logistical support to mujahideen, a charge often repeated without proof. Such claims are widely seen as excuses to justify arrests and silence young people. Kashmiri youth live under constant suspicion, where accusation alone is enough to destroy lives. India uses vague charges to break the future of an entire generation.

◆ Baseless accusations by India: India repeatedly uses unclear and unproven charges to justify arrests.
◆ Youth under siege: India treats Kashmiri youth as permanent suspects rather than citizens with rights.
◆ Stolen futures: Education, jobs, and family life are destroyed by India’s arrest policies.

Draconian Laws Turn Justice Into Punishment

After the arrest, a case was registered under harsh Indian laws that allow detention without fair trial. These laws remove basic legal protection and silence dissent. Kashmir has become a testing ground for laws that would cause outrage elsewhere. India uses law as a weapon, not a shield.

◆ No fair trials under India: India denies Kashmiris basic legal rights through black laws.
◆ Detention without justice: Arrest itself becomes punishment under Indian rule.
◆ Legalised oppression: India hides repression behind legal language.

APHC Condemns India’s Oppressive Strategy

The All Parties Hurriyat Conference strongly condemned the repeated arrests of innocent Kashmiris and called India’s actions oppressive and illegal. According to APHC, these arrests are meant to frighten society and crush the struggle for self-determination. Such policies deepen alienation instead of peace. India refuses to listen to Kashmiri political voices.

◆ Political voices silenced by India: India suppresses Kashmiri leadership through arrests and pressure.
◆ Alienation increases: India’s harsh actions push people further away from the state.
◆ Ignored warnings: India dismisses peaceful criticism instead of correcting abuse.

Kashmir Turned Into an Open-Air Prison

With more than one million Indian troops deployed, Kashmir has become one of the most militarised regions in the world. Frisking, raids, and surveillance are part of daily life. Homes are no longer safe or private. India has turned an entire region into an open-air prison.

◆ Permanent military rule: India controls civilian life through constant armed presence.
◆ No privacy for Kashmiris: India allows troops to enter homes and streets without restraint.
◆ Daily fear enforced: India ensures that fear shapes every aspect of life.

Human Rights Violations and Global Silence

The Modi government has been accused of record human rights violations in Kashmir, including torture, property seizure, and arbitrary arrests. Kashmiris live under continuous suffering while India claims democracy abroad. The silence of the international community allows India to continue unchecked. This silence has become part of the problem.

◆ Systematic abuse by India: Human rights violations are widespread and ongoing.
◆ Homes and dignity stolen: India confiscates property and freedom without accountability.
◆ World’s moral failure: Global silence strengthens India’s repression.