India Army Day: Kashmiris Recall HRVs Committed by Indian Army in IIOJK

Today, India celebrates Army Day, the brutal reality of its occupation in IIOJK paints a stark picture, where violence, human rights abuses, and oppression continue to plague the Kashmiri people.

As India proudly celebrates Army Day with pomp and ceremony, the stern reality in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) stands in stark contrast. The celebrations mark the strength of the Indian military, but for the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), it symbolizes decades of oppression and brutality. While India takes pride in its army, Kashmiris continue to suffer under its brutal occupation.

Since January 1989, Indian forces have been responsible for the deaths of 96,388 Kashmiris, including women and children. These killings are often staged encounters or extrajudicial executions, where innocent lives are lost under false pretenses. The daily life in IIOJK is marked by violence, terror, and a constant fear of military operations that are aimed at suppressing any dissent.

The Indian Army’s actions in IIOJK are characterized by widespread torture, sexual violence, and the systemic abuse of civilians. Despite extensive documentation by international human rights organizations, Indian troops continue their operations with impunity. The people of Kashmir are subjected to these brutal tactics daily, with little hope for justice or accountability.

The primary goal of the Indian Army’s operations in IIOJK is to crush the Kashmiri people’s legitimate struggle for self-determination. Staged encounters and extrajudicial killings have become routine tactics designed to terrorize the local population into silence. These actions serve to weaken the resolve of those fighting for their right to decide their future.

The reports question the justification behind celebrating Army Day while Indian troops continue to commit heinous crimes in IIOJK. The celebration of military might in India starkly contrasts with the ongoing atrocities in Kashmir. The reports call for the international community to hold Indian soldiers accountable for their actions.

The horrors faced by the Kashmiri people expose the ugly face of the Indian Army. The continued bloodshed and oppression underline the urgent need for international intervention. Global human rights bodies must act swiftly to hold India accountable and end the suffering of the Kashmiri people who have endured decades of violence