Indian Police File Chargesheets Under UAPA Against Detainees in IIOJK

In IIOJK, Indian authorities intensify crackdowns by filing UAPA chargesheets against five detainees, sparking concerns over suppression of dissent.

Indian police have filed chargesheets against five individuals detained in the Doda district of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) under the controversial Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). The cases, registered at Gandoh Police Station and Dessa Police Station, have been brought before a National Investigation Agency (NIA) court, sparking outrage among human rights advocates and pro-freedom groups.

The accused individuals have been identified as Shaukat Ali from Sharakhi village, Muneer Hussain from Parnoo village, Tanvir Ahmad from Kulhand village, and Noor Alam from Doda town. Indian authorities allege that these individuals are supporters of pro-freedom movements in the district and claim their detention is part of a broader operation aimed at dismantling the logistical and financial networks allegedly supporting such activities.

However, critics and local observers argue that this move is part of a larger, calculated strategy to suppress dissent and stifle the voices of those advocating for self-determination in the region. By targeting individuals under the draconian UAPA, which is often criticized for its misuse, the Indian administration is accused of attempting to create a climate of fear among the Kashmiri population.

This latest development is seen as yet another example of the systematic repression faced by the people of IIOJK. Activists and political analysts view these actions as efforts to force Kashmiris into abandoning their legitimate political beliefs and adopting the narrative dictated by the occupying regime. Many call for international intervention to address the growing human rights violations in the region.