APHC Condemns House Raids, Brutal Repression in IIOJK

The beautiful land of Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir remains scarred by a relentless campaign of state-sponsored terror as Indian forces intensify their crackdown. The All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) has strongly condemned the daily house raids and searches, calling them a calculated strategy by the Modi regime to instill fear and crush the enduring spirit of freedom among the Kashmiri people. These actions are a desperate attempt by New Delhi to hide its complete failure to suppress the legitimate political aspirations of a people who have resisted illegal occupation for decades.

A Deliberate Campaign of Intimidation

The systematic use of house raids has transformed Kashmiri homes from places of safety into sites of constant dread. This policy is a clear sign of a state using its military might to terrorize its people into submission.

♦ Raids as a Tool of Fear: Indian forces enter entire neighborhoods and barge into homes without warning. These operations are designed to humiliate residents and create an atmosphere of collective punishment, ensuring no one feels safe.

♦ A Strategy to Conceal State Failure: As the APHC noted, this brutal repression is a smokescreen. It is intended to hide the Indian government’s inability to win the hearts and minds of the Kashmiri people or to end their unwavering demand for self-determination.

The State’s Iron Fist and its Agencies

The current wave of repression is being executed by specialized agencies that operate with complete impunity, driven by the ideological agenda of the ruling BJP government and its parent organization, the RSS.

♦ The Notorious Role of NIA and SIA: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) and the State Investigation Agency (SIA) have been used as weapons to target anyone who dares to speak against Indian rule. These agencies carry out widespread human rights violations under the cover of official investigations.

♦ A Guise for Widespread Human Rights Abuses: The raids and searches are merely a pretext for a broader campaign of abuse, leading to arbitrary detentions, seizure of property, and harassment of families, all without any legal options for the victims.

The Systematic Crushing of Political Dissent

The ultimate objective of this relentless campaign is to silence every voice of political disagreement and to dismantle the entire structure of the freedom movement in IIOJK. New Delhi is waging an undeclared war against the political hopes of the Kashmiri people.

♦ A Relentless Campaign of State Terrorism: As the APHC statement made clear, India is engaging in a brutal campaign of state terrorism aimed at stopping any form of political expression that challenges the official story from New Delhi.

♦ Targeting Pro-Freedom Activists: Pro-freedom activists are being specifically targeted in a deliberate attempt to weaken the ongoing resistance movement by removing its key figures and scaring its supporters.

A Dark Legacy of Occupation and Repression

The current situation is the continuation of a dark history of Indian occupation and brutality that the people of Jammu and Kashmir have endured for over seventy years.

♦ Decades of Unbroken Atrocities: The people of the occupied territory have been living under the shadow of Indian guns since 1947. Their struggle for freedom has been met with successive waves of repression by every Indian government.

♦ The Post-2019 Escalation: The situation worsened dramatically following the illegal revocation of the territory’s special status in August 2019 by the BJP-led regime, which was followed by an unprecedented military siege.

The Modi-Shah Doctrine in Kashmir

The current policies are a direct reflection of the hardline approach adopted by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah, rooted in the use of brute force to solve a political problem.

♦ High-Handed and Oppressive Policies: The Modi-Shah duo has implemented a strategy of heavy-handedness, believing military force can crush the Kashmiri freedom struggle. Their policies have only resulted in severe human rights abuses.

♦ An Ideological War on the Kashmiri People: This approach is driven by the exclusionary ideology of the RSS, aiming to subjugate the Kashmiri people and forcibly erase their unique identity, a goal they will never achieve through force.

Repression That Strengthens Resolve

Ironically, the Indian government’s oppressive tactics are proving counterproductive. Instead of breaking the will of the Kashmiri people, these atrocities are only strengthening their determination to continue their struggle.

♦ An Unintended and Predictable Result: History has repeatedly shown that oppression cannot extinguish a people’s desire for freedom. Every raid and arrest by Indian forces is a fresh reminder of why the Kashmiris are fighting for their rights.

♦ Fueling the Flames of the Resistance Movement: The APHC has rightly asserted that these grave human rights abuses have only strengthened the Kashmiris’ resolve, ensuring the flame of resistance is passed down from one generation to the next.

A Call for International Intervention

As India continues its brutal war on the unarmed people of Kashmir, the silence of the international community is becoming increasingly unacceptable. Human rights organizations and world powers have a moral obligation to intervene.

♦ The World Must Take Serious Notice: International human rights organizations have been urged to take serious notice of the arbitrary arrests and widespread violations being committed by Indian forces and their agencies.

♦ Holding India Accountable is a Necessity: It is high time for the world to move beyond empty statements and take concrete steps to hold India accountable for its war crimes in Kashmir, and to pressure New Delhi to let the Kashmiri people decide their own future.