State Terrorism in IIOJK: Two Innocent Kashmiris Martyred

In yet another grim episode of state-sponsored violence, Indian troops have martyred two civilians in Baramulla district, located in the illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK).

These men, Mushtaq Ahmad and Zahoor Ahmad Mir, were simply working as porters for the Indian army when they were brutally killed. Their deaths result from indiscriminate firing by the troops following an attack on an army vehicle in the Gulmarg area.

This incident unfolded this evening, leading to the tragic loss of two soldiers and injuries to at least three others. Yet, the real focus should be on the senseless killing of innocent civilians. The military response is predictable: a massive cordon and search operation launched in the area.

The Indian army’s actions raise critical questions about their accountability and the rules of engagement in occupied territories. These killings are not isolated incidents but part of a broader pattern of state terrorism.

The official narrative typically emphasizes casualties on the military side, conveniently overshadowing the brutal reality faced by local civilians. This disregard for human life is an alarming reflection of the military’s operations in the region.

Civilians are repeatedly caught in the crossfire, their lives treated as collateral damage in a conflict that seems endless. Such incidents highlight the severe human rights violations occurring daily in Jammu and Kashmir.

The silence of global powers is deafening, suggesting indifference to the suffering of the Kashmiri people. The brutalities inflicted on civilians like Mushtaq and Zahoor cannot go unchallenged. Their stories must resonate, reminding the world that these are not just statistics but real lives torn apart by violence.

Each time a civilian is killed, it sends a frightening message to the local population: they are expendable. The cycle of violence perpetuated by the Indian army fosters deep resentment and despair among the people of Kashmir.

Immediate accountability and a cessation of such brutal operations are necessary. The ongoing military tactics of intimidation and violence only exacerbate tensions and fuel further conflict.

The families of the victims are left to mourn, their losses a clear reminder of the human cost of state terrorism. Mushtaq and Zahoor are not mere names; they represent the countless individuals silenced by the oppressive Indian regime.