โPeople in Kashmir are living in distress, they are fearful, have restricted certain activities and have stopped talking about particular things due to the fear of getting booked under draconian laws.โ SRINAGAR โ On November 22, a prominent human rights activist, Khurram Parvez, was arrested after National Investigation Agency (NIA) raided and searched his home…
This is the first conviction among 2500 UAPA cases registered till date in Kashmir.ย Three others, all locals, have been acquitted after eight years of trialย in the same case. SRINAGAR โ In a first, a foreigner has been convicted under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) by a National Investigation Agency (NIA) court in Srinagar. On…
Several statements and comments by various international and national human rights bodies, and activists have rallied for the release of Kashmiri Human Rights defender Khurram Parvez. SRINAGAR โ Indiaโs top anti-terror agency, National Investigation Agency, Monday arrested renowned Kashmiri human rights defender Khurram Parvez, 42 from Kashmirโs capital city Srinagar inviting sharp reactions from global…
โRelease my son, if he has committed a mistake, I apologize on his behalf,โ says the mother of one of the students. SHAHGUND (BANDIPORA) โ With a wrinkled face, Hafeeza Begum, 44, appears older than age. She is inconsolable and calls for her son repeatedly. She folds her hand in front of everyone visiting her…
Police have filed criminal charges under stringent anti-terror laws against medical students for celebrating Pakistanโs victory. SRINAGAR โ The Jammu and Kashmir police on Monday filed a criminal case under stringent anti-terror laws against students of medical college for allegedly celebrating Pakistanโs victory in the recently held cricket match, evoking sharp reactions.ย ย The case was…