Senge Sering, founder of the Washington-based Institute for Gilgit-Baltistan Studies, has called on the Indian government to seek intervention from the International Court of Justice (ICJ) regarding alleged human rights abuses in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK). Sering emphasized the urgent need for protection of Indian citizens in the region amidst escalating violence.
The security situation in PoJK has reportedly deteriorated, with Pakistani forces accused of repressing civilians and restricting their fundamental rights. Sering expressed solidarity with residents of areas including Mirpur, Muzaffarabad, and Rawalakot, where women are reportedly targeted and properties looted. He alleged systematic oppression by Pakistan’s authorities, demanding international attention.
Sering further claimed that numerous individuals had been killed, backing assertions by local activist groups about unreturned bodies of victims. He highlighted instances of denied medical care, intimidation of hospital staff, and enforced disappearances. Religious practices are also reportedly hindered due to violence, prompting Sering to draw parallels with historical repression and appeal for global intervention.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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