Jammu and Kashmir in 2023: A Story of Increasing Surveillance and Oppression
Originally published at Muslim Network TV In the heart of the picturesque yet troubled land of Jammu and Kashmir, the year 2023 unfolded with…
Kashmiri civilians tortured and extrajudicially murdered by India in custody
On 22nd December, Indian army illegally detained at least eight Kashmiri civilians for questioning and interrogation, a day after pro-freedom rebels fighting against Indian…
No religious freedom for Kashmiris as India bans Friday prayers for 10th consecutive week
On December 15th, Friday prayers in Kashmir’s main mosque, Jamia mosque in Srinagar, were disallowed for the 10th consecutive week in a row. The…
India continues economic dispossession of Kashmiris as Indian Home Minister issues a threat to dissidents
On December 11th, India’s right-wing extremist Home Minister, Amit Shah, stated that those in Kashmir who have a history of pro-freedom activism and any…
India goes on an arrest spree in Kashmir, detaining Kashmiris for use of social media
On 9th December, India arrested around 12 Kashmiris for allegedly uploading provocative content on social media. Around 4 Kashmiris were arrested from Kashmir’s Islamabad…
India seizes land belonging to the family of a Kashmiri pro-freedom activist
On December 6th, Jammu and Kashmir police seized a residential land belonging to a Kashmiri family in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district. The land belonged…
Seven Kashmiri students detained for allegedly not supporting India in a game of sports
Seven Kashmiri Muslim students were arrested by India for allegedly not supporting India’s cricket team in a World Cup final against Australia. The students…
Wife of Kashmiri socio-religious activist detained by India
On 25th November, India’s State Investigation Agency (SIA) arrested Shabroza Bano, wife of Sarjan Ahmad Barkati, under the draconian Unlawful Activities Prevention Act. Barkati…
Kashmiri Muslim employees expelled from employment for their political views
On November 22nd, India ordered termination of four Kashmiri Muslim employees for their “anti-India” and pro self-determination views. The employees have been terminated from…
India seizes properties and orchards of Kashmiris for allegedly providing support to Kashmiri pro-freedom movement
On November 14th, India’s National Investigation Agency (NIA) of India confiscated two apple orchards and a residential house along with a property of land…