A Call to the UN: A Letter Urging the Release of Kashmiri Detainees

In a world that claims to uphold justice, the voices of those imprisoned in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir remain suffocated by an oppressive regime. Dr. Muhammad Tahir Tabassum, President of the Institute of Peace and Development (INSPAD), has made an urgent call to United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Dr. Jassim Muhammad Al-Mutehry, demanding immediate action for the release of Kashmiri political leaders illegally imprisoned by India. This is not just a plea for political intervention; it is a cry for human dignity and justice.

A Grave Injustice in the Heart of Kashmir

Since the revocation of Article 370, India has targeted the political leadership of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir with fabricated charges, imprisoning them under dire conditions. Prominent leaders like Masarrat Aalam Bhat, Yasin Malik, and Shabbir Ahmed Shah are confined in Tihar Jail, denied basic medical care and legal access. Their families, left without recourse, face immense suffering while the Indian government continues its campaign to suppress Kashmir’s political identity. This is not merely imprisonment; it is a deliberate attempt to erase the voice of an entire region.

The Judiciary as a Tool of Oppression

Dr. Tabassum’s letter to the United Nations highlights how the Indian judiciary has become a tool of oppression under the extremist rule of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The legal system has been weaponized to crush dissent and silence those who oppose the government.

“The extreme right-wing government of Narendra Modi has strangled the judiciary and according to the report of US President Donald Trump, minorities, especially the Muslim community, have been targeted,” Dr. Tabassum wrote. He further emphasized that the clearest illustrations of this are the repressive laws. Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir has become ground zero in a brutal campaign of oppression, where basic human rights are disregarded for political gain.

Urgent Call: UN Must End the Suffering of Political Prisoners

The time for diplomacy is over. Dr. Tabassum’s call for action is clear: the United Nations must intervene immediately. The UN cannot afford to stand by while political leaders continue to suffer in prison. The United Nations and the Human Rights Council must use their influence to demand the unconditional release of these Kashmiri leaders. The global community must not remain silent.

India’s Global Isolation: The UN’s Responsibility

India’s actions in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir are an outright violation of Kashmiri leaders’ rights. However, the United Nations must now step forward and fulfill its responsibility to help Kashmiris achieve their long-promised right to self-determination. The UN must take tangible, concrete steps to support the Kashmiri people in securing freedom and justice. This is a moment for the UN to act positively and decisively, ensuring that the promises made to Kashmir are finally realized.

Kashmir’s Crisis: A Global Issue Demanding Immediate Action

The assault on Kashmiri detainees is not just a regional issue; it is a global crisis that demands immediate action. The UN must play a decisive role in ensuring the rights of the Kashmiri people are upheld. Now is the time for the United Nations to actively facilitate the fulfillment of Kashmir’s right to self-determination.