The world is observing the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, today; while women in Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir continue to suffer from Indian state terrorism, injustice and atrocities at the hands of Indian troops.

According to a latest report released by Kashmir Media Service in connection with the day, India has weaponized draconian laws to target the sanctity and dignity of Kashmiri women.

The report stated that two thousand three hundred and fifty three women have been martyred and over eleven thousand molested by Indian troops in the occupied territory since 1989.

Indian state terrorism has rendered 22,980 Kashmiri women widowed in the past 36 years. 

Meanwhile, All Parties Hurriyat Conference leaders Zamruda Habib, Yasmeen Raja and Farida Bahenji, in their separate statements issued in Srinagar, have appealed to international community to hold India accountable for its heinous crimes against women in occupied territory. 

The APHC leaders condemned custodial torture of four civilians by the Indian army in Kishtwar and demanded stern action against the culprits.

The personnel of Indian army, police and Central Reserve Police Force conducted a cordon and search operation in Handwara area of Kupwara district, today.

Meanwhile, Congress IIOJK chief Tariq Hameed Karra speaking to the media in Srinagar has urged the Modi regime to return all Kashmiris’ rights, including right to land and property, which were snatched from them in August 2019.