ISLAMABAD: Pakistan strongly condemned the extrajudicial killings of five Kashmiris in Indian-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IOJK) and reiterated its call for international accountability of Indian-occupied forces.
According to a statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs (MOFA), Indian occupation forces killed five Kashmiris in Pulwama and Budgam on January 29 and 30, 2022. “In their unabated reign of terror, the Indian occupation forces have lost at least 23 Kashmiris in fake encounters and so-called cordon and search operations in the month of January alone.
Inspired by the right-wing extremist Hindutva ideology that incites and condemns the genocide of Muslims, the Indian Army continues to target Kashmiris, especially youth, in the occupied territory.
"The international community must act to stop this rampant oppression and oppression of Kashmiris under illegal occupation," the ministry stressed. "We also reject and condemn the lies of Indian officials indicating the killing of an alleged Pakistani resistance fighter. Indian occupation forces are known to kill innocent Kashmiris as alleged terrorists, with monetary rewards or 'valor' ' in hopes of getting a medal," the statement added.
It further said that Pakistan salutes the resilience of the Kashmiri people, who stand firm in their just and peaceful struggle for the legitimate right to self-determination granted to them by relevant UN Security Council resolutions.
“We reiterate our call to the international community, including the United Nations, to hold India accountable without delay for the gross and systematic human rights violations and crimes against humanity at the IOJK.