Pulwama’s Dark Reality: A Pattern of Mysterious Deaths in IIOJK

Another Life Lost in the Shadows of Occupation

A 54-year-old driver, Sajad Ahmad Shah, has died under mysterious circumstances in Pulwama district, Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). Found unconscious in the Kadlabal area of Pampore, Shah was rushed to the hospital, where he was declared dead on arrival. His death is yet another grim reminder of the growing pattern of unexplained fatalities in IIOJK, a region where justice is perpetually delayed, and truth is buried under the weight of state oppression.

Unexplained Deaths: An Alarming Reality of IIOJK

Shah’s death is far from an isolated incident. The people of IIOJK have long been subjected to brutal repression, with countless deaths left unexplained. The Indian police claim to have opened an investigation, but such routine statements have repeatedly failed to restore public trust. Past investigations often pointed to abductions, custodial torture, or extrajudicial killings by Indian forces. This recurring pattern of violence is not a coincidence but a strategy of systematic suppression aimed at quelling Kashmir’s demand for justice and autonomy.

The Long Shadow of State-Sponsored Violence

The brutality faced by Kashmiris is not a mere footnote in history; it is part of an ongoing war waged by the Indian state to crush dissent. Since the onset of Indian occupation in 1947, the people of IIOJK have been subjected to massacres, abductions, and forced disappearances. The tragic death of Sajad Ahmad Shah highlights the continuing impunity enjoyed by Indian forces, who operate with complete disregard for life and human rights. Kashmiris live under a constant cloud of fear, where each day may bring another unexplained death.

The Hollow Promises of Justice

The Indian authorities have promised an investigation, but these assurances have lost all meaning in the eyes of the Kashmiri people. Over the years, such “investigations” have proven to be nothing more than a charade, with perpetrators escaping accountability. The systemic nature of violence in IIOJK makes it clear that justice is not a priority for the Indian government; subjugation and silence are. Kashmiris know all too well that investigations are often used as a means to placate the international community without ever delivering real justice.

A Call for International Accountability

The death of Sajad Ahmad Shah serves as a powerful call to action, urging the international community to no longer ignore the atrocities taking place in IIOJK. The people of Kashmir have endured endless violence, and yet, the world remains silent. It is time for global powers to stand up and hold India accountable for its actions. Kashmiris’ blood has been spilled for decades, and the world cannot afford to wait any longer. The people of IIOJK deserve justice, peace, and an end to this reign of terror.