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Justice delayed is justice denied

Could the latest indication by the Human Rights Commission in occupied Kashmir, demanding re-opening of Kunanposhpora mass rape be reckoned as a good omen for the victims who had been waiting for justice for the last two decades? No I don't think so!

Custodial killings go unchecked in occupied Kashmir

The endless custodial killings and human rights violations in occupied Kashmir have been raised time and again by the international community and human rights organizations like Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch, but all those pleas have fallen on deaf ears, as no practical step has ever been taken by India to stop these abuses and the hollow claims of Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh about 'zero tolerance' seem a far cry.

Mysterious killings in IHK: a conspiracy to malign liberation movement

The fake encounters and mysterious killing of Kashmiri leaders, intellectuals and civilians including females has become order of the day in occupied Kashmir. The main motive behind such inhuman and cowardly acts is to create fear, confusion  and distrust among the Kashmiris engaged in a just struggle for securing their right to self-determination.

Karkare Episode – Few Relevant Questions

The killing of Hemant Karkare, the head of 'Anti Terror Squad Maharashtra has become highly controversial raising some crucial issues related to the entire episode of Mombay Attacks on November 26, 2008.

Indian Army officer behind mosque bombing

The startling revelation about a senior Indian Army officer’s involvement in September 2008 bomb blasts at a mosque in Malegoan, Maharashtra state has brought to the fore Indian Army’s apolitical role in country’s communal disturbances.

Indian interventions ruining Kashmir's handicraft sector

The government of India figures that Jammu and Kashmir State has exported handcrafts items worth Rs1500 crores impresses none, with traders, artisans and the business leaders of occupied Jammu and Kashmir accusing government of confusing the issue by mixing up figures. 

“Now handicraft items are being produced in Amritsar and sold outside the country under Kashmir label. It is only exporters who thrive on the trade, which has proved fatal for Kashmiri artisans in particular and Kashmir in general,” said Abdul Majid, an artisan. 

Savagery thy name is Black Laws

While trying to embalm the bruises and lacerations inflicted on the soul and psyche of the people of Manipur, who were all fire against the draconian Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, following rape and murder of a woman allegedly by the Indian forces, Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh had recently announced his government's decision to soon modify the act ostensibly as part of the steps to address the grievances of the people.

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