From Autonomy to Oppression: India’s Ongoing Assault on Human Rights in IIOJK

Human Rights Violations Deepen in IIOJK

Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir continues to face severe and systematic human rights violations under Indian rule. Since 5 August 2019, India has replaced political rights with force, fear, and unchecked authority. The removal of Articles 370 and 35A did not bring peace or development but instead tightened control over millions of people. The situation in IIOJK today exposes how India talks about democracy while practicing repression on the ground.

♦ Rights crushed openly: India’s actions in IIOJK show a clear pattern of denying basic human rights through force and control.
♦ Occupation intensified: Political suppression has become more organized and more aggressive since August 2019.
♦ Democratic claims exposed: India’s image as a democratic state collapses when Kashmir’s reality is examined.

Political Autonomy Removed Without Consent

The removal of Articles 370 and 35A was imposed without the consent of the Kashmiri people. Overnight, the region lost its political identity and constitutional protection. Decisions affecting daily life were taken directly from New Delhi without local representation. This act reduced IIOJK to a controlled territory ruled through orders instead of dialogue.

♦ Consent denied deliberately: India ignored the will of Kashmiris and imposed decisions by force.
♦ Central control expanded: Local governance was replaced with direct command from Delhi.
♦ Constitution violated: India broke its own legal promises without accountability.

Curfews And Communication Blackouts Used To Silence Kashmir

Immediately after August 2019, strict curfews and long communication shutdowns were enforced across IIOJK. Internet, phone, and broadband services were cut for months, isolating families and businesses. Students were denied education and journalists were blocked from reporting. These measures were designed to hide repression rather than maintain peace.

♦ Silence enforced intentionally: Communication blackouts were used to prevent the truth from reaching the outside world.
♦ Life paralyzed: Health care, education, and daily trade collapsed under prolonged restrictions.
♦ Media muzzled: Journalism was crushed to control information.

Economic Destruction And Mass Unemployment

India’s policies pushed Kashmir’s economy into deep crisis. According to the Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry, losses reached nearly 2.5 billion dollars in just four months. Around 500,000 people lost their jobs as tourism, handicrafts, exports, and small businesses collapsed. Economic pressure became another tool to weaken the population.

♦ Livelihoods destroyed: Ordinary families suffered because of decisions imposed without consent.
♦ Poverty increased sharply: Economic hardship was used to break resistance.
♦ Development narrative exposed: India’s claims of progress proved false.

Peaceful Protest Met With Brutal Force

When Kashmiris protested peacefully in August 2019, they were met with tear gas, pellet guns, and baton charges. Thousands were arrested, including young people. Heavy troop deployment turned IIOJK into one of the most militarized regions in the world. Peaceful dissent was treated as a criminal act.

♦ Dissent crushed violently: Peaceful voices were silenced through force instead of dialogue.
♦ Fear normalized: Military presence replaced civilian life across the region.
♦ Freedom removed: The right to protest was erased completely.

Political Leaders And Civil Society Silenced

India has systematically jailed political leaders, activists, and human rights defenders to remove opposition. Shabbir Ahmad Shah has spent decades in prison, while Masarat Alam has faced repeated detention under the Public Safety Act. Yasin Malik received multiple life sentences, with Indian officials openly calling for his execution. Human rights defender Khurram Parvez remains jailed despite international recognition.

♦ Leadership erased deliberately: Political voices were removed to silence resistance.
♦ Law misused openly: Detention laws became tools of repression.
♦ Fear enforced: Civil society was crushed through arrests and intimidation.

Cultural And Religious Identity Under Direct Attack

India has launched policies that directly threaten Kashmir’s cultural and religious identity. Kashmiri language education has been restricted, while Hindi has been imposed in schools. Religious and cultural institutions face growing pressure. These actions aim to erase Kashmir’s identity under Hindutva ideology.

♦ Language suppressed: Kashmiri culture is being weakened through state policy.
♦ Faith targeted: Religious freedom is shrinking steadily.
♦ Identity erased: Diversity is treated as a threat rather than a right.

MP Agha Ruhullah Mehdi Exposes Forced Nationalism

National Conference MP Agha Ruhullah Mehdi has openly criticized India’s attempt to force citizens to sing Vande Mataram. He clearly stated that forcing such acts violates religious freedom and personal belief. Ruhullah warned that loyalty tests are being used to target Muslims and distract attention from unemployment, inflation, and governance failure. His remarks expose how nationalism is being weaponized against minorities.

♦ Freedom violated openly: Forced slogans destroy religious choice and dignity.
♦ Muslims targeted deliberately: Identity pressure is used to isolate minorities.
♦ Failures hidden deliberately: Nationalism is used to hide economic and governance collapse.

International Silence And India’s Lack Of Accountability

Despite repeated reports by international organizations, India continues to deny wrongdoing in IIOJK. Concerns raised by the United Nations, Amnesty International, and Human Rights Watch have been dismissed as internal matters. This refusal to engage shows India’s lack of accountability. Silence from the global community has only strengthened India’s confidence.

♦ Warnings ignored: International concerns are brushed aside without response.
♦ Accountability avoided: India refuses independent investigation.
♦ Impunity encouraged: Silence enables continued abuse.

IIOJK Living Under Constant Rights Violations

Human rights violations in Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir continue without relief. Freedoms of speech, religion, movement, and political participation remain restricted. Detentions, economic destruction, and cultural erasure continue under the Modi-led regime. India’s actions expose a systematic effort to control, silence, and reshape Kashmir against the will of its people.

♦ Reality exposed clearly: India’s human rights record in IIOJK stands condemned by facts.
♦ Oppression continues unchecked: No meaningful change has occurred.
♦ Urgent attention needed: Continued silence only deepens injustice.