Report­s of violen­ce, tortur­e in Kashmi­r are 'extrem­ely concer­ning, says Alexan­dria Ocasio-Cortez­ISLAMABAD: Joining the chorus of American lawmakers, another US congressperson has voiced solidarity with the people of Indian Occupied Kashmir (IOK), saying “blockade from communication and life-saving medical care must end”. Expressing her serious concerns over the human rights violations by Indian forces in the Muslim-majority state, the lawmaker said “reports of violence and torture are “extremely concerning”. We stand for the basic human dignity of Kashmiris & support democracy, equality, and human rights for all – including the most vulnerable. Reports of violence & torture are extremely concerning, and the blockade from communication and life-saving medical care must end. The foreign minister said Pakistan would continue to play its due role for regional peace.

Source: The Express Tribune October 01, 2019 17:51 UTC