Indian Troops Kill Two Kashmiri Youth in Poonch, Continuing Brutality in IIOJK

The ongoing military actions in IIOJK have once again sparked outrage, as two young Kashmiris were killed by Indian troops during a search operation in Poonch district, highlighting the persistent violence in the region.

The ongoing military actions in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) have once again sparked outrage, as two young Kashmiris were killed by Indian troops during a search operation in Poonch district, highlighting the persistent violence in the region.

In another alarming instance of escalating violence, Indian forces have martyred two Kashmiri youths in Poonch district, located in the IIOJK. The incident occurred during a cordon and search operation in the Khari Karmara area, close to the Line of Control (LoC). Reports from official sources confirm that the youths were killed by the Indian Army, who claim to have been conducting the operation in search of militants. However, this latest act has been widely condemned as yet another example of state terrorism by India in the disputed region.

The operation took place in the early hours, when Indian troops, backed by heavy weaponry and personnel, cordoned off the area and began searching for suspected militants. While the exact details of the confrontation remain unclear, the military’s actions were swiftly labeled as excessive and unjustified by local residents and rights organizations. The identities of the two slain youths remain undisclosed, though their families have already expressed outrage at the ongoing brutality.

This killing comes amidst a backdrop of increasing tension and violence in IIOJK. For years, the region has been plagued by a long-running conflict, with the Indian government deploying thousands of troops to suppress the popular resistance in the area. Despite widespread criticism from international human rights groups and local advocates, India continues to conduct such operations, often resulting in civilian casualties.

While Indian officials maintain that these operations are aimed at neutralizing militants, critics argue that these tactics disproportionately affect the local population, particularly young Kashmiris. The deaths of these two individuals further fuel the perception of a growing crackdown on dissent and an effort to suppress the call for Kashmiri autonomy and independence. The use of force by Indian troops in civilian areas remains a controversial issue, with calls for international intervention and a reassessment of India’s policies in the region.

Furthermore, incidents like this serve as a painful reminder of the persistent instability in Indian Illegally Jammu and Kashmir, a region that has been under Indian military occupation since 1947. Over the years, human rights abuses, including extrajudicial killings, torture, and disappearances, have been reported, casting a shadow over the region’s future. The death of these two youths serves as another stark reminder of the urgent need for a peaceful resolution to the Kashmir conflict.