The TRUTH about what is really happening in KASHMIR

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Kashmir is a beautiful place, universally praised as ‘heaven on Earth’ it is blessed with some of the most beautiful scenery in the world. However, unfortunately, Kashmir has another side to its beauty. Over the last couple of decades, Kashmir has seen a growing level of violence and terror fill it’s valleys and streets. Recently, on the fifth of August, the Indian government hit a new low when it revoked Kashmir’s constitutional rights to self-autonomy and put the region in a lockdown state.

Blockage of all communication in Kashmir
Kashmiris have been unable to work and move freely due to the brutal restrictions that this lockdown has imposed upon them. The Indian military has used strict curfew conditions, planted barbwire on roads, banned communication and suspended their internet services. The outside world does not know what is happening in Kashmir and Kashmiris cannot contact their loved ones outside of Kashmir. All this has happened under the leadership of the Indian government, the so-called “largest democracy in the world”. This same government is led by Prime Minister Modi, a member of the BJP Hindu nationalist party and has taken inspiration from Israel “the only democracy in the Middle East” and the way they treat the Palestinian people.

Crackdown on Education and Healthcare
As of yet, Kashmiris have suffered from several issues as a result of this crackdown. Educational institutions, shops and healthcare have shut down resulting in food shortages, lack of medical access and healthcare. The most despicable aspect of this lockdown, that we know of, is the Indian forces firing at protestors with pellets. As a result of this, many people have been blinded from pellet wounds in the eyes. After this, the Indian forces raid Kashmiri houses and identify people who have participated in protests by looking for pellet wounds. They are then taken away to be interrogated.

Conflict is not new to Kashmiris, however, this level of oppression by the Indian government has never before seen. Kashmiri indigenous people have lost much of their freedoms and rights and are now being punished for speaking out against this oppression. The most disappointing thing about this is the lack of initiative from Muslims and Muslim leaders around the world to alleviate the troubles and suffering of Kashmir. It is our responsibility as Muslims to help our brothers and sisters in Kashmir. The least we could do is spread awareness of this issue and make it the topic of our conversations and make it a concern in our hearts just like other Muslim struggles around the world.