Muzaffarabad, (Parliament Times) : Chairman Jammu Kashmir Peace & Justice Organization (JKPO), Tanveer-ul-Islam, has called for immediate international intervention to address the escalating humanitarian catastrophe in Indian-Occupied Jammu and Kashmir.
Speaking as a keynote speaker during a webinar titled “Voices for Kashmir: Seeking Truth, Justice, and Dignity,” organized by the Jammu Kashmir Peace & Justice Organization, Tanveer-ul-Islam urged the world community to intervene to bring peace in Kashmir.
He emphasized that Kashmiri Muslims have faced systemic human rights transgressions, including arbitrary detentions, extrajudicial killings, torture, and enforced disappearances for decades.
Mr. Tanveer-ul-Islam vehemently condemned draconian measures such as arbitrary detentions and violent repression, along with the revocation of Articles 370 and 35A of the Indian constitution affecting the special autonomous status of the Jammu and Kashmir region.
Tracing the history of the Kashmir conflict, he highlighted that the denial of Kashmiris’ right to decide their future with free will gave birth to this dispute since the partition of British India in 1947.
Tanveer emphasized the need for the international community and civil society of influential nations to be informed about the atrocious human rights violations in Indian-Occupied Kashmir. He called upon the international community to take resolute action to redress the ongoing crisis and safeguard the fundamental rights of Kashmiri Muslims, asserting that finding a just solution to the Kashmir conflict is not only a moral obligation of world nations but also indispensable for regional stability.
President of the Pak Kashmir Solidarity Council, Mr. Syed Arif Bahar, underscored the imperative of untangling the intricacies surrounding Kashmir, prioritizing the voices and narratives of Kashmiri masses in any discourse.
Professor Shahid Hassan Mir highlighted the pressing need for international intervention in confronting human rights abuses in Kashmir, advocating for global accountability and solidarity. Muhammad Tahir Tabasum, President of the Institute of Peace and Development, voiced apprehension regarding the political situation in Kashmir and the travails of political detainees, calling for their immediate release.
He affirmed, “The plight of political detainees in Kashmir serves as a poignant reminder of the ongoing human rights debacle. The release of political detainees is not only an issue of justice but also a pivotal stride towards reinstating peace and stability in the region.”
Other distinguished participants of the webinar underscored the significance of inclusivity in the peace process, advocating for the empowerment of Kashmiri stakeholders and redressing the underlying grievances of the Kashmiri population. They implored the international community to demonstrate solidarity with the oppressed people of Indian-Occupied Kashmir, championing their rights, justice, and dignity.
Moreover, the participants of the seminar adopted a resolution appealing to the international community for a peaceful resolution of the Kashmir conundrum based on the right of self-determination in the broader interest of peace and development in the region.