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US lawmakers seek access of foreign journalists to IOK

Washington, October 26 (KMS): The US Congress has demanded answers from Indian Ambassador to the US, Harsh Vardhan Shringla, regarding the current grim situation in occupied Kashmir. Six members of the US Congress, David Nicola Cicilline, Dina Titus, Chrissy Houlahan, Andy Levin, Susan Wild and James Patrick McGovern have written …

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BJP leader beats woman, daughter in full public view in Kathua

Jammu, October 22 (KMS): In occupied Kashmir, emboldened by revocation of Kashmir’s special status by the Modi-led Indian government, Hindu extremists, associating with ruling Bharatiya Janata Party, have started showing true colour through beating unarmed and innocent civilian including women in full public view in Jammu region. A BJP leader …

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IOK court to hear Mian Qayoom’s petition on October 31

Srinagar, October 20 (KMS): In occupied Kashmir, the High Court, hearing a petition challenging detention of the High Court Bar Association President, Mian Abdul Qayoom, has fixed October 31 as next date for hearing of the case. Mian Abdul Qayoom Qayoom was arrested by Indian police after the Modi-led BJP …

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Srinagar, the ghost capital of Kashmir

French daily’s eyewitness account of post Aug 5 events Paris, October 20 (KMS): The French daily, LE FIGARO, published a full page feature article on Kashmir, carrying an eyewitness account by one of its reporters, Derville, Emmanuel, of the situation in occupied Kashmir emerged after imposition of military clampdown and …

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IOK going through worst type of oppression: Lord Qurban

London, October 17 (KMS): Lord Qurban Hussain, MP, has said that occupied Kashmir is going through the worst type of oppression. Lord Qurban Hussain was addressing the House of Lords in London. Following is the text of his speech: “My Lords, Her Majesty the Queen delivered her humble address in …

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Political parties in Bradford condemn HR abuses in IOK

Bradford, October 17 (KMS): Members of all political parties at a debate in Bradford City Hall condemned the human rights violations currently taking place in occupied Kashmir. Several councillors with Kashmiri heritage gave emotional speeches detailing the plight of Kashmiri people and called upon the UK government to do more …

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Abdullahs’ sisters among many arrested in Srinagar

Life in occupied Kashmir remained paralysed on 72nd day Srinagar, October 15 (KMS): In occupied Kashmir, Indian troops arrested several women after subjecting them to brute force during an anti-India demonstration in Lal Chowk area of Srinagar, today. A large number of women including rights activists and leading academicians carrying …

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Communication blockade doesn’t affect Kashmiris alone

Srinagar, October 13 (KMS): In occupied Kashmir, the communication blockade has affected more people than just its residents. It has been over two months since the Indian government took the decision to scrap Jammu and Kashmir’s special status and suspend mobile connectivity and internet services in the territory. An Indian …

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