South Asia Human Rights Journalist Association

 Srinagar, November 9, 2019 : Restriction and shutdown affected life for the 99th consecutive day, today, across Kashmir in protest against abrogation of Article 35 A and 370 of the Indian constitution that conferred special status on the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir.  Indian authorities imposed restrictions and prohibiting assemble of four or more persons, police said. for the first time in the history, Milad gathering was banned at the Kashmir’s revered shrine of Hazratbal in Srinagar on the Eid Milad-un-Nabi (SAW), the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (SAW).Every year, thousands of people travel from far off districts of Kashmir to reach Hazratbal shrine on the 12th Rabi-ul-Awal for prayers and to have the glimpse of the holy relic of the Prophet (SAW). From the time immemorial, the holy relic was displayed after every prayer of the day on 12th Rabi-ul-Awal. However, this year, no gatherings were allowed at the shrine. The brutal act has hurt the religious sentiments of people of Kashmir, who have emotional and spiritual attachment with the shrine as it houses the holy relic of Prophet Muhammad (SAW). The locals termed the move as direct interference in religious matters.

Srinagar,  November 6, 2019 : Indian paramilitary forces beat up and critically injured  three persons in Srinagar on Tuesday, Nov 5. The Indian Central Reserve Police Force ( CRPF )personnel thrashed  and injured  three shopkeepers  identified as Zahid Ahmed Tantray s/o Gulam Mohammad Tantray, Meelad Ahmed s/o Mohammad Ashraf and Irshad Ahmed Lone s/o Bashir Ahmed Lone over argument on parking issue  in Humhama market.

Srinagar 6, 2019 : The Kashmir hospitals who are facing short of life saving drugs, the attendants said that they are being forced to purchase life saving drugs from open market on exorbitant rates.  Reports said that life-saving drugs for diabetes, heart and cancer patients are short in Kashmir Valley, with many foreboding a medical emergency if no supplies arrive in the next few days. The normal

Srinagar, Nov 4, 2019: A  40- year-old toy seller was killed and 45 othersincluding 10 women  were injured in a grenade explosion rocked the busy Hari Singh High street (HSHS) near city Centre Lal Chowk in Sriangar on Monday. Eye witnesses told media men  the blast occurred at 1.20 pm IST when the market was crowded with shoppers and vendors.  More than 42 people received splinter injuries in the incident. They were rushed to the SMHS hospital in Srinagar where an Indian citizen  40-year- old toy seller Rinku Kumar of Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh India, succumbed to his injuries.

Srinagar, Nov 5, 2019:  Indian troops during continued cordon and search operation arrested a youth in Kishtwar town. Indian forces of 26 Rashtriya Rifles and Army Intelligence Unit during operation barged in to the house arrested Asif Mustufa son of Asif Mustufa and damaged house at Sangrambat area of the town.
It is pertinent to mention that Indian police has booked over two dozen youth under fake cases and handed over them for more interrogation to the Indian agency NIA . 

نومبر 1, 2019 مقبوضہ کشمیر جموں کشمیر کو عملی طور پر عدالتی نظام مفلوج ہے اور عام لوگوں کی اکثریت تشدد اور نفسیاتی صدمے سے دوچارہے۔  رپورٹ میں بتایا گیا ہے کہ عام لوگوں کو بغیر کسی الزام کے گرفتار کرکے تشدد اورمار پیٹ کی گئی ۔جس کے بعد متاثرہ افراد کی چیخیں ریکارڈ کی گئیں اور لاؤڈ اسپیکر پر چلائی گئیں۔عام لوگوں کو گرفتار کرکے ان کے نازک اعضاء پر بجلی کے جھٹکے لگا کر تشدد کیا گیا
 

Srinagar, November 1, 2019: Several people were thrashed and injured including a lady when Indian police fired tear gas shells to disperse them in Srinagar. Indian forces thrashed some photo journalists as well, who had gone there to cover the situation.

  New Delhi, October 20, 2019: A documentary titled ‘Forced labour under the largest democracy’ was released during an event in New Delhi. The director of the film, Shafkat Raina briefed the audience about the nature of forced labour that was conducted by the Indian troops in Kashmir during the ’90s. He also informed the audience about the circumstances and the negative effects that this forced labour had on the psyche and life of the Kashmiri victims. He said the forced labour is still prevalent in many areas of Kashmir including Pulwama district wherein Indian troops confiscate the vehicles from the drivers and later use them for encounters and night raids.
 

  New Delhi, October 20, 2019: A documentary titled ‘Forced labour under the largest democracy’ was released during an event in New Delhi.

18 Oct 2019 Amnesty International UK Press releases: Amnesty International has documented a clear pattern of the Indian authorities arbitrarily detaining activists, politicians and even children if they are thought to hold dissenting opinions, as the crackdown in Jammu and Kashmir continues.