Life in Kashmir remains paralysed as curfew enters 250th day

SRINAGAR: The curfew and communications blockage in Indian occupied Kashmir (IoK) continues to cut off the region from the rest of the world for the 250th consecutive day on Friday.

Kashmiris had urged the international community to take notice of the dilemma of the people of Indian Occupied Kashmir, who have been living under absolute lockdown since 5th August when New Delhi revoked the region’s sovereign status.

A research conducted in IoK stated that Indian troops have martyred at least 75 Kashmiris, including three women and four teenagers during the ongoing seven-month long siege and lockdown in occupied Kashmir.

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In this regard on Thursday, FO Spokesperson Aisha Farooqui pointed out that almost 170 coronavirus infections and five fatalities have been reported in IoK. “The voices from within India and around the globe continue to condemn the inhuman oppression of people in IoK,” she added.

She further said, “Six international organizations demanded the release of all political leaders and people arrested in the valley and also highlighted that measures to combat coronavirus must respect human rights of every individual.”