Fake Encounters for Promotions in Occupied Kashmir: A Major Revelation by Kashmiri Leader Dr. Sandeep Mawa
October 13, 2025Shocking revelations from a leading Kashmiri Pandit activist have exposed India’s brutal state sponsored policy in Jammu and Kashmir, where fake encounters are staged to murder innocent Kashmiris for promotions and rewards. Dr. Sandeep Mawa, head of the United Peoples Party, has confirmed what Kashmiris have long claimed: the Modi government is overseeing a systematic campaign of extrajudicial killings disguised as anti terror operations to crush the Kashmiri spirit.
Murder as a Measure of Success
Dr. Mawa’s claims are not based on rumour but on official records that show how the Indian state has turned killing into a tool for career advancement, creating a horrific incentive for its forces to murder civilians.
♦ Promotions Tied Directly to Killings: Dr. Mawa’s findings show a clear and disturbing link between the number of Kashmiris an officer kills and the speed of his promotion, making murder a key measure of success.
♦ The Shocking Rise of a Killer Cop: He cited the case of one Assistant Sub-Inspector who rose to the rank of Deputy Inspector General by carrying out around three hundred fake encounters, proving how deep this criminal practice runs.
♦ A Culture That Rewards Murder: This policy has created a culture where security forces are encouraged to kill, knowing they will be rewarded with medals and high ranks instead of facing punishment for their crimes.
The Mechanics of Fake Encounters
The term ‘fake encounter’ is a grim part of daily life in Kashmir, representing India’s primary method for eliminating dissent and terrorizing the local population. These are not battles; they are cold blooded, staged murders.
♦ Innocent Youth as Primary Targets: Dr. Mawa stated that hundreds of innocent young Kashmiris have been abducted, murdered, and then falsely labelled as militants to justify the killings and claim bravery awards.
♦ Staging the Scene of the Crime: The security forces have a known method of planting weapons on their victims’ bodies to create a false story of a firefight, a tactic exposed many times over the years.
Oppressive Laws to Cover Up Crimes
The Modi government’s reign of terror in Kashmir is supported by harsh laws designed to give its forces a free license to commit atrocities against the Kashmiri people.
♦ The Notorious Public Safety Act (PSA): This cruel law is the Indian state’s preferred tool for silencing Kashmiri Muslims. It allows the government to jail anyone for up to two years without charge or trial, violating all principles of justice.
♦ A Weapon to Silence Every Voice: Anyone who dares to speak against Indian oppression is immediately jailed under the PSA, ensuring that the truth about Kashmir is suppressed.
An Official State Policy of Elimination
The systematic nature of these extrajudicial killings makes it clear that this is a deliberate state policy, designed to alter the region’s demography and violently crush the freedom struggle.
♦ Far Beyond a Few Bad Apples: The consistent pattern of fake encounters proves these are not isolated incidents but a well planned strategy directed from the top of India’s political and military leadership.
♦ The Governor’s Part in the Conspiracy: Dr. Mawa has directly implicated the highest office in the occupied territory, stating the Governor is a full participant in this deadly scheme against the Kashmiri people.
The High Price of Speaking the Truth
In a heavily militarized zone like Kashmir, telling the truth is a dangerous act. Dr. Mawa’s own story is a clear example of the risks faced by those who challenge the Indian narrative.
♦ Punished for Seeking Justice: For his brave stance in defending the rights of Kashmiri Muslims, the state withdrew Dr. Mawa’s security, deliberately making him a target.
♦ A Target for Assassination: He has survived six assassination attempts, which shows the desperate and violent lengths the Indian establishment will go to silence its critics.
Growing Demands for Global Action
The world can no longer remain a silent observer to the crimes against humanity being committed by the Indian government in Kashmir. The calls for justice are becoming too loud to ignore.
♦ An Urgent Need for Fair Investigations: Dr. Mawa, along with human rights groups, demands impartial and independent investigations into every fake encounter to provide justice to the grieving families.
♦ A Call for Judicial Action: It is vital for a high level judicial commission to review all controversial killings to uncover the truth and break the cycle of state sponsored violence.
Accountability for the Men in Uniform
For any hope of peace in Kashmir, there must be justice. The system that protects and promotes murderers must be dismantled, and the individuals responsible must be held accountable for their crimes.
♦ Bringing the Killers to Justice: Every police officer and soldier who took part in these staged encounters must be prosecuted and given the strongest possible punishment.
♦ Dismantling the System of Impunity: Justice will remain a fantasy until the entire structure that encourages and rewards these killings is completely taken apart.
Conclusion: The World Must Act Now
Dr. Sandeep Mawa’s courageous revelations are a powerful condemnation of the Modi government’s brutal occupation of Kashmir. They show a state that does not just permit murder but celebrates it. The international community, including the United Nations, must take firm action to hold India accountable for its war crimes. The people of Kashmir have suffered for too long. Their calls for justice must be answered. An independent international inquiry is the only way to stop this bloodshed and bring the criminals to justice. The time for empty words is over; the time for meaningful action is now.

