JKDFP Urged International Community to Act Against Indian Abuse towards Kashmiri Prisoners

The Jammu Kashmir Democratic Freedom Party urges global leaders to intervene as Kashmiri political prisoners suffer severe abuse in Indian jails, with little international attention to their plight.

The Jammu Kashmir Democratic Freedom Party (JKDFP) has called on global leaders, including UN Secretary-General António Guterres and OIC Secretary-General Hissein Brahim Taha, to address the inhumane treatment of Kashmiri detainees. These prisoners, mostly political activists and human rights defenders, are languishing in Indian jails and those in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK).

In an urgent letter, JKDFP Acting Chairman Mehmood Ahmed Saghar detailed the systematic abuse faced by these detainees. Thousands have been imprisoned under harsh laws both before and after the controversial abrogation of Jammu and Kashmir’s special status in 2019.

The conditions inside Indian jails are nothing short of brutal. The detainees endure physical and psychological torture, including prolonged solitary confinement, denial of medical treatment, and even sexual harassment. High-profile figures like Shabir Ahmed Shah, Muhammad Yasin Malik, Asiya Indrabi, and Khurram Parvez are reportedly suffering severe health issues due to their prolonged detention. The situation worsens with recent restrictions, such as denying prisoners basic rights like phone calls and electronic meetings, even in Tihar Jail, one of India’s largest prisons.

Saghar accused the Indian government, led by the BJP, of using these brutal incarcerations as a tool to crush dissent and silence Kashmiris demanding their political and human rights. The government, he claims, is intentionally creating a climate of fear and oppression to stifle the Kashmir issue. Yet, international attention remains shockingly limited. Despite clear violations of human rights, India’s actions remain unchecked, disregarding its obligations under the Geneva Convention.

The JKDFP has urged the international community to take action. They demand that the global powers pressure India to improve conditions for detainees, investigate the widespread allegations of abuse, and release all political prisoners. Furthermore, they insist that the international community uphold the fundamental rights of Kashmiris, who continue to face systematic oppression.

The appeal for action is urgent. The lack of international intervention in the IIOJK crisis not only emboldens India’s abusive practices but also sends a dangerous message about the international community’s willingness to defend human rights when powerful nations are involved.

The JKDFP’s letter is a clarion call for justice. It is a desperate plea to global powers, urging them to fulfill their moral and legal obligations to protect the rights of Kashmiris and end the suffering of thousands who remain behind bars for standing up for their beliefs.