Statement of Kashmir Scholars Network on Arrests of Human Rights Defenders in Kashmir
Kashmir Scholars Consultative and Action Network Stop Arrests of Human Rights Defenders in Kashmir Public Statement on the Arrests of Irfan Mehraj and Khurram…
India continues denying Kashmiris of their fundamental right to travel and movement
On 7th April, the Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) police made use of the Official Secrets Act in its “verification report” on Kashmiri politician Mehbooba…
As part of its settler-colonial project in Kashmir, Indian government boasts of outsiders buying land in Kashmir
On 5th April, the Hindu nationalist Indian government announced that 185 persons from outside Jammu and Kashmir have bought land in the occupied territory…
State Investigation Agency of India raids residences of pro-self determination Kashmiri leaders
On 4th April, the State Investigation Agency of India conducted raids at the residences of pro-freedom leaders, Bilal Sidique and Bashir Molvi, in Srinagar.…
India expands the usage of the draconian anti-dissent draconian UAPA
On 24th March, the Supreme Court of India overruled its 2011 judgment holding that mere membership of banned associations is not sufficient to constitute…
Kashmiri Prisoners of Conscience: The case of Journalist Irfan Mehraj
Introduction Irfan Mehraj is a journalist based in Srinagar, Kashmir. He is the founding editor of the online Wande Magazine and also contributes towards…
Kashmiri journalist Irfan Mehraj put under illegal detention by the Indian state
On 22nd March, a freelance journalist, Irfan Mehraj, in Indian-occupied Kashmir was arrested by the Indian National Investigation Agency (NIA) in connection with an…
Three residential houses attached in Kashmir’s Bandipora area for ‘sheltering pro-freedom armed fighters’
On 20th March, Jammu and Kashmir Police seized two residential properties in Gundpora-Rampora and Chittibanday villages of north Kashmir’s Bandipora district for allegedly sheltering…
47 Kashmiri employees expelled from employment for their alleged involvement in pro-freedom movement
On 15th March, Indian Lieutenant Governor of Kashmir Manoj Sinha stated that 47 Kashmiri employees have been expelled from their employment as they were…
Delhi police rejects permission for a public meeting of academicians and activists on Kashmir
On 15th March, the Delhi Police denied permission for a public meeting on Kashmir at the Gandhi Peace Foundation, citing the possibility of “law…