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UN demands AFSPA, PSA repeal, probe into HR abuses in IHK
ISLAMABAD, Feb 15 (APP): The UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders, Margaret Sekaggya, recommending the repealing of black law,Armed Forces Special Powers Act and Public Safety Act, called for “prompt, thorough and impartial investigations on violations committed against human rights defenders” in Held Kashmir.“The lawyers, operating in Jammu and Kashmir, were asked by the authorities whether they were with them or against them. Six lawyers were killed in recent years because they were representing victims of human rights violations,” according to the text of the More >
Message on Martyrdom of Ghulam Muhammad Bulla by Farooq Rehmani
Islamabad:The Chairman Jammu and Kashmir People’s Freedom League Muhammad Farooq Rehmani has paid glowing tributes to the great sacrifice of Ghulam Muhammad Bulla Shaheed,who was tortured to death in the Central Jail Srinagar on 15 February,1975 for braving the Indra-Abdullah Accord 1975 to uphold the right of self-determination of the Kashmiris. He said that Bulla Shaheed was a brave young Kashmiri, and remained committed to the cause of Kashmir’s freedom to the end of his short life. It was after his martyrdom that the youths of Kashmir ventured their indigenous enduring, which bore fruits More >
Kashmir Bulla killing: 31 years, and people await probe findings
Sopore Kashmir 15 Feb 1975: Ghulam Muhammad Bulla,who was tortured to death in the Central Jail Srinagar on 15 February,1975 for braving the Indra-Abdullah Accord 1975 to uphold the right of self-determination of the Kashmiris.
EARLY TIMES REPORT JAMMU, Feb 14: A family in apple town Sopore has been waiting for justice for the past thirty-one years. On February 15, one of its members was subjected to extra-judicial execution. The government also ordered a probe but the findings have not been made public till date. Hectic political activity was going on in February 1975. The Plebiscite Front More >
“Karachi Literature Festival 2012″-Violence and nostalgia in Kashmir
"Karachi Literature Festival 2012"-Author discusses his work of fiction, ‘The Collaborator’ and the banality of violence.
KARACHI 13/2/2012:It’s interesting to read about Kashmir, a place that’s become almost unreal to most people because of the space it occupies in political rhetoric, said moderator Kamila Shamsie while introducing author and journalist Mirza Waheed.
Waheed, who was raised in Srinagar, is the author of the fictional work ‘The Collaborator’, set in Indian Kashmir. While the writer touches on some dark topics, he humourously said during his session that he was feeling a bit More >
Protests erupt in Kashmir after youth slain by army
11 February 2012 SRINAGAR, India (AFP) — Protesters blocked a main highway in restive Indian Kashmir on Saturday after a young man was shot dead by the army in what military officials described as an ‘accidental’ shooting. Ashiq Hussain Rather, 22, was killed late Friday when a soldier accidentally fired his rifle as security forces combed the area for militants, the army said. #gallery-1 { margin: auto; } #gallery-1 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 33%; } #gallery-1 img { border: 2px solid More >
Baramulla: Protests continue over youth’s killing, Locals refuse to bury the body
Kashmiri protest against the killing of a 20-Year old youth Ashiq Ahmad of Rafiabad Who was killed in an Army ambush late evening on February 10 2012.
Altaf Baba Laisar (Baramulla, Kashmir Indian control) 11 Feb: Protests over killing of a youth, Ashiq Hussain, continued to rock this north Kashmir village in Rafiabad area on Saturday. Hussain, according to locals, was killed allegedly by soldiers last night. As the word about the killing spread locals took to the streets and staged night long protest. Locals have placed the body of the deceased youth on Baramulla-Kupwara road and have refused More >
Killing of youth condemned by Farooq Rehmani
Islamabad 11 Feb 2012: Chairman Jammu and Kashmir People’s Freedom League Muhammad Farooq Rehmani has strongly condemned the cold blooded murder of a 20 year old youth named Ashaq Ahmed Rathir of Watirgam Rafiabad north Kashmir by the Indian army’s 32-RR without any remote doubt of provocation saying that India despite International censure of its role in
Jammu and Kashmir by human rights organizations has not learned any lesson to refrain from such brutal acts. He said “it is very sad that innocent Kashmiris are targeted and every day one more youth is stabbed to death by the army or More >
Tribute to Maqbool Butt by Muhammad Farooq Rehmani
Islamabad, 11 Feb, 2012: Chairman Jammu and Kashmir People’s Freedom League, Muhammad Farooq Rehmani has paid glowing tribute to Muhammad Maqbool Butt on his 28th martyrdom, who was hanged by India on 11 February, 1984 for his steadfast role in the freedom movement of Kashmir. Muhammad Farooq Rehmani said that the martyred leader added a new chapter to the history of freedom struggle never to be forgotten by his countrymen adding that his hanging was a judicial murder–an uglyuh scar left on the judicial history of India. He said, “The Kashmiris have rendered unprecedented sacrifices for More >
Shutdown in Kashmir on martyrdom anniversary of Maqbool Bhat
"India Kashmir Protest"
Protests in Kashmir over youth’s killing Srinagar, February 11 2012: complete shutdown is being observed, today, on the occasion of the martyrdom anniversary of prominent Kashmiri liberation leader, Muhammad Maqbool Butt in Kashmir Valley.
Call for the shutdown has been given by the All Parties Hurriyet Conference, Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front and other pro-liberation groups.
Muhammad Maqbool Butt was hanged in New Delhi’s Tihar Jail on the 11th of February in 1984 for his leading role in Kashmir liberation movement and his body was buried in the jail More >
Protests in Kashmir over youth’s killing
File photo:Kashmir Clashes Protest
Srinagar 11 Feb: Protests broke out in Baramulla district of Jammu & Kashmir, after a 20-year-old youth was killed allegedly in firing by armed forces on Friday night. Ashiq Hussain, a resident of Lesar village in Rafiabad area of Baramulla district, 75 km from Srinagar, died after being hit by a bullet around 9 pm, villagers said.
Local residents alleged that Hussain was killed in firing by Army personnel who were present in the area.
Meanwhile, state police has registered FIR in the case. The state government is yet to come out with an official More >
PFL pays tributes to Maqbool Bhat and Ghulam Muhammad Bulla
Srinagar, Feb 10: The Peoples’ Freedom League secretary general Muhammad Rafiq Ganai has paid glowing tributes to Shaheed Muhammad Maqbool Bhat and Ghulam Muhammas Bulla on their anniversary.Muhammad Maqbool Bhat was hanged by Indian authorities in Tirhar Jail Delhi on 1984. In a statement, Ganai said the ongoing struggle would continue until New Delhi acknowledges the disputed status of Jammu Kashmir, revokes all the black laws and demilitarizes the whole state. people’s Freedom League has also paid glowing tributes to Ghulam Muhammad Bulla on his 37 martyrdom anniversary. Bulla, according More >
Kashmir: Youth killed in Army firing
File Photo Incident Date: 07/15/2011: Indian troopers in firing position during siege and search operation in lolab area of kupwara
Update 11|Feb|2012:
SRINAGAR, Feb 10:Kashmir Times Reports:Soldiers of 32 Rashtriya Rifles late this evening allegedly shot dead 20 year old Ashiq Hussain Rather son of Muhammad Akbar a resident of Laisar village of Rafiaabad in Baramulla district.
Violent protests were held in the area and police said they have registered a case against army. Reports said the incident occurred late evening. As the news spread, the residents in hundreds took to streets and held More >
