Share your story and shine at JK Monitor!🌟 Welcome to JK Monitor, where every story matters and every achievement is celebrated! We invite you to share the remarkable journey of your life and showcase your accomplishments to the world. Join our exclusive interviews that honor exceptional individuals just like you. JAMMU: The BJP Human Rights Cell, Jammu & Kashmir, has expressed its deep anguish and grave concern over the reports of civilian casualties and the use of excessive force against peaceful protesters in Pakistan-occupied Jammu & Kashmir (PoJK), particularly in Rawalakot and adjoining areas.
Mr. Sarfraz Hamid Rather, Co-Convenor of the BJP Human Rights Cell, Jammu & Kashmir, said that the disturbing reports have raised serious concerns regarding the protection of fundamental human rights in the region and warrant the immediate attention of the international community.
Mr. Rather stated that it is deeply disturbing that despite grave human rights violations, the response of global human rights institutions appears muted. He observed that human rights are universal, indivisible, and inalienable, and cannot be protected selectively on the basis of geography, political considerations, or strategic interests.
Mr. Sarfraz Hamid Rather further said that the BJP Human Rights Cell calls upon the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), and other credible international human rights organizations to take immediate cognizance of the reported incidents, ascertain the facts through an independent and impartial process, and ensure that a fair, transparent, and credible investigation is conducted. He asserted that responsible must be held accountable in accordance with international law.
Mr. Rather emphasized that the people of Pakistan-occupied Jammu & Kashmir are entitled to the same fundamental rights and freedoms enjoyed by people across the world, including the right to life, freedom of expression, peaceful assembly, liberty, dignity, and access to justice. He said these rights must be respected and protected without exception.
Expressing concern over the silence of the international community, Mr. Sarfraz Hamid Rather remarked that the world cannot afford to remain indifferent to reports of civilian suffering. He said that every innocent life is precious, and every kind of violence deserves a prompt, impartial, and credible inquiry. According to him, silence in the face of such allegations only weakens the global commitment to justice, accountability, and the protection of human rights.
Concluding his statement, Mr. Rather extended heartfelt sympathies to the families of all those who have reportedly lost their lives or suffered injuries. He expressed hope that truth would prevail, justice would be delivered, and those responsible for this proven violations would be held accountable.
