Al-Qalam 
By Muhammad Zakria
October 27 marks a solemn day etched in the annals of Kashmir’s history that calls upon us to remember the grave injustices endured by its people at the hands of Indian authorities.
On this fateful day, Indian troops descended upon Kashmir, disregarding its Muslim-majority status and acting without any legal basis for their presence.
This event marked the beginning of one of the world’s longest-standing conflicts, a saga marred by numerous human rights violations, extrajudicial and systematic suppression of decades of torture, unjust arrest, mass detentions, and the religious and cultural rights of Kashmiri Muslims.
Since that dark day, Indian-illegally-occupied Jammu & Kashmir has borne witness to the darkest facets of humanity, met with a disconcerting lack of meaningful action from the international community, which supposedly champions the cause of human rights. India’s relentless militarisation of Kashmir has continued unabated, painting a harrowing picture of unchecked power and gross violations.
Through these abominable tactics and black laws, the BJP is trying to disempower Muslims and erode their religious and cultural identities in the occupied region and consolidate its illegal occupation. The shameful undertaking that India started on 27th October 1947 continues with added miseries for the helpless Kashmiris. It has been a long ordeal that must be put to an end. After the obvious ineffectiveness of UN Resolutions and other diplomatic efforts, only a strict international response will bring India to its senses.
Several decades have passed and yet Kashmir continues to grapple with an oppressive occupation and authoritarian rule imposed by Indian authorities. Vulnerable communities, particularly Muslims, continue to bear the brunt of this protracted conflict, which remains a pressing issue on the UN’s agenda.
The reports of extrajudicial killings, detentions, injuries, kidnappings and mistreatment at the hands of Indian soldiers have brought the region a jaded reputation in the face of adversity. However, hope persists and the resilience of Kashmiris looks to the international community for humanitarian support.
Kashmiris will persist in striving for justice and recognition of their right to self-determination. It is imperative for the world to acknowledge the harsh reality that Kashmir faces and therefore, it is crucial to implement effective strategies and solutions to bring the Kashmiri cause on a global scale comprehensively and decisively.
