India revives terrorism mantra to hide atrocities in IIOJK
New Delhi: In what is being seen as a desperate attempt to divert international and domestic attention from its brutal suppression in occupied Jammu and Kashmir, the India has designated 23 Pakistan-based individuals as “terrorists” under the draconian Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
According to Kashmir Media Service, Indian Home Minister Amit Shah claimed the move is part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “zero tolerance” policy against terror.
However, analysts and observers view this latest designation as a well-timed propaganda exercise.
With Indian forces engaged in prolonged military operations in Rajouri and Shopian, and facing growing international scrutiny over human rights violations, New Delhi appears to be resorting to its old tactic of labelling Kashmiri resistance as “terrorism” to justify its occupation and state repression.
The move will allow the National Investigation Agency to freeze assets and impose travel bans, but it is widely regarded as a political stunt rather than a genuine counter-terrorism effort.
