As Pakistan observes Youm-e-Istehsal (Exploitation Day) on Monday (today), to mark the fifth anniversary of India revoking Kashmir's special autonomy and to show solidarity with Kashmiris, the region's dark night of suffering continues unabated. For 75 years, the people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) have faced relentless oppression and illegal occupation by Indian forces. The situation took a nosedive on August 5, 2019, when the Indian government revoked Kashmir's special status, an act fiercely rejected by the local population. The Indian military has illegally seized 60,000 kanals of land, and 200,000 acres of land have been unjustly taken from Kashmiri citizens. Rights groups have sounded alarms that the Indian government aims to commit genocide against Muslims through illegal amendments to 890 laws.

Source: The Express Tribune August 05, 2024 19:09 UTC