Mirwaiz Condemns Illegal and Brutal House Arrest of IIOJK Political Leaders to Crush Peaceful Protests

Suppression Of Peaceful Dissent In IIOJK

In Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir, the latest house arrests of political leaders to block a peaceful student protest clearly show India’s harsh and authoritarian control. Senior Hurriyat leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq strongly condemned these actions and called them an attack on basic rights. Students only wanted to raise their voices peacefully against policies harming their education and future. India’s response once again proves that it answers every Kashmiri demand with force instead of fairness.

♦ Peaceful Protest Crushed: India used arrests and fear to silence students and leaders who planned a calm protest for their rights
♦ Authoritarian Mindset Exposed: Blocking non-violent voices shows India’s deep fear of public opinion in Kashmir
♦ Democracy Denied: These actions prove that democratic rights in IIOJK exist only on paper

India’s Habitual Use Of Force Over Dialogue

Mirwaiz clearly stated that India’s default reaction to every Kashmiri issue is force, not dialogue. Whether the issue is education, politics, or basic freedoms, New Delhi always chooses police power. This pattern has continued for decades and has become even worse in recent years. India’s behavior shows it does not want to listen because it has no moral or legal answer to Kashmiri demands.

♦ Dialogue Rejected: India avoids talks because open discussion exposes the injustice of its policies
♦ Force Normalized: Police action has become a routine tool to control Kashmiri society
♦ Long-Term Repression: This is not a new policy but a long-running system of suppression

Students Punished For Questioning Unfair Policies

The students wanted to protest against the reservation policy, which they see as unfair and damaging to their future. Instead of addressing these concerns, Indian authorities chose intimidation and arrests. Education should allow debate and criticism, but in Kashmir it is treated like a crime. By targeting students, India is destroying trust and pushing young people into anger and despair.

♦ Future At Risk: Students believe the policy threatens jobs, merit, and equal opportunity
♦ Fear In Campuses: Educational spaces are controlled through surveillance and pressure
♦ Youth Alienation: Silencing students creates deep frustration among Kashmiri youth

House Arrests Reveal India’s Fear Of Political Unity

To stop the protest, the Indian administration placed political leaders under house arrest, including Mehbooba Mufti, Agha Ruhullah Mehdi, Abdul Waheed Para, and Junaid Azim Mattu. These leaders were not calling for violence but only planned to lead a peaceful march. Locking them inside their homes shows India’s fear of organized political voices. Such actions openly expose the collapse of democratic norms in IIOJK.

♦ Preventive Detention Misused: Leaders were confined without any legal justification
♦ Fear Of Leadership: India fears even peaceful political guidance joining student causes
♦ Rule Of Law Mocked: House arrests without due process expose abuse of authority

Silence And Failure Of The Local Administration

Mirwaiz also criticized the so-called elected government in the occupied territory for failing to protect democratic rights. Instead of defending students and leaders, it follows orders from New Delhi. This administration acts more like a controlling office than a representative body. Its silence has made it part of India’s repression system in Kashmir.

♦ No Public Representation: The local setup fails to speak for Kashmiri people
♦ Blind Loyalty To Delhi: Orders from New Delhi matter more than public concerns
♦ Lost Public Trust: Continued silence has destroyed the credibility of local leaders

Public Issues Ignored And Punishment Enforced

Mirwaiz rightly said that public concerns should be resolved through dialogue, not punishment. In Kashmir, every demand is met with arrests, bans, or restrictions. This approach does not solve problems but makes them deeper. India’s refusal to listen proves it has no intention of resolving the Kashmir issue peacefully.

♦ Dialogue Shut Down: India blocks talks because it fears exposure of its actions
♦ Punishment Culture: Arrests and sanctions replace fair discussion
♦ Growing Anger: Harsh treatment only widens the gap between Kashmiris and India

Harassment Of Kashmiris Across India

Mirwaiz also raised the issue of harassment of Kashmiris in Indian states like Haryana and Himachal Pradesh. Kashmiris living or studying outside IIOJK face threats, abuse, and discrimination. Indian authorities often ignore these incidents or downplay them. This shows that hatred against Kashmiris is not limited to the occupied region but exists across India.

♦ Identity-Based Abuse: Kashmiris are targeted simply for who they are
♦ State Inaction: Indian governments fail to protect Kashmiri citizens
♦ Wider Discrimination: Harassment outside Kashmir exposes national-level prejudice

India’s Democracy Claims Fully Exposed

The events in Srinagar clearly expose India’s false claims of democracy and normalcy. Arresting leaders, silencing students, and banning peaceful protests are not democratic actions. These steps show an occupying power that rules through fear and control. As long as India continues this brutal approach, its global narrative will remain hollow and dishonest.

♦ False Global Image: India’s claims collapse when ground realities are seen
♦ Rule Through Fear: Control is maintained by force, not public consent
♦ Occupation Reality: IIOJK remains under repression, not democracy

India’s latest crackdown once again proves that it chooses oppression over justice in Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir. By silencing students, arresting leaders, and ignoring genuine public concerns, India continues to expose its failure as a democratic state. The harsh response to peaceful demands shows that the real threat to India is not protest but truth. Until dialogue replaces force, injustice in IIOJK will only grow deeper.