The people of Kashmir are facing the worst form of brutality for more than six decades. The leaders of India ignore it and turn a blind eye towards the physical and mental torture Kashmiris go through each day. The human rights organisations themselves have witnessed the torture and barbaric acts of Indian army. Reports published by them are an unbelievable narration that in today's world such inhuman acts are possible.
Why is Kashmir dispute not being solved, when there is a long list of solutions? There are suggestions for keeping the status quo, plebiscite, an independent Kashmir and the Chenab Formula. India never responds to any solution seriously and continues to use force.
One of the BBC reports titled 'The Future of Kashmir' indicated that there are 95% Muslims in the Kashmir Valley. Despite agreeing to the resolution of providing an opportunity for self-determination to the Kashmiris at the United Nations, Indian governments never implemented it.
Coercive techniques are used to force the Kashmiris to change their stance. The Indian army is suppressing the masses. They are forcing them to leave the area. In order to change the demographic status, people are brought from other places and settled in Kashmir. The Kashmiris are not safe in their own houses. Indian army personnel may enter any house any time, kill and arrest anybody. Women and children are not safe. Human rights abuses are on the rise but there is no one to stand up, protest and try for justice. Even in foreign educational institutions and conferences India shows maps of Kashmir being a part of India and not a disputed territory.
All efforts are utilised by India to have control over Kashmir. The suffering of Kashmiri people is increasing day-by-day as the frustrated and all powerful army is administering all methods of torture to silence the voice of freedom of the Kashmiris. The issue of Kashmir is a big question mark for the West and all those who believe in human rights and freedom.