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India Gazette
26-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
PoJK: Student leader abducted, tortured before exam in Rawalakot; condition critical
Rawalakot [PoJK], May 26 (ANI): A student leader from the Jhelum Valley in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), Javed Ishaq Chauhan, was abducted from his university hostel in Rawalakot and brutally tortured before being dumped by the roadside, according to a statement by United Kashmir People's National Party (UKPNP) spokesperson Sardar Nasir Aziz Khan. Chauhan, currently enrolled at the University of Poonch in Rawalakot, was scheduled to appear for an examination at 11 am the following day. He is now fighting for his life and undergoing treatment at Combined Military Hospital (CMH) in Rawalakot. His condition is reported to be critical. Condemning the attack, Sardar Nasir Aziz Khan said, 'Abducting a student from his hostel and subjecting him to brutal torture, especially before an exam, is not only cruel but also an alarming indicator of rising oppression in so-called Azad Kashmir.' Chauhan had been receiving threats for his active participation in a program organised by the Action Committee, a platform known for highlighting issues faced by residents of PoJK. The abduction appears to be a targeted act to suppress student activism and political engagement in the region. The incident has sparked widespread outrage among local students and civil society groups, who have called for justice and accountability. 'On one hand, armed extremist groups roam freely, and on the other, peaceful student leaders are abducted and tortured. This hypocrisy must end,' said Khan. He urged the people of PoJK to rise above fear and question the actions of local authorities and their handlers. UKPNP has called for an immediate and impartial investigation into the incident and demanded that those responsible be held to account. (ANI)
The Print
23-04-2025
- Politics
- The Print
UKPNP condemns Pahalgam terror attack, urges global action against Pakistan-backed extremism
'This despicable act of violence, allegedly claimed by terror groups based in Pakistan like Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and The Resistance Front (TRF), constitutes a grievous crime against humanity and peace. Attacks targeting civilians, particularly peaceful tourists, serve no legitimate purpose and reveal the barbaric mentality of the attackers and their backers,' stated the UKPNP leaders. Brussels [Belgium], April 23 (ANI): The United Kashmir People's National Party (UKPNP), through its Central Spokesperson Sardar Nasir Aziz Khan and President of the Foreign Affairs Committee Jamil Maqsood, has strongly condemned the brutal terrorist attack on innocent tourists in Pahalgam, located in Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir. 'We reaffirm our long-standing stance that all forms and expressions of terrorism must be distinctly condemned and eliminated. The persistent exploitation of Jammu and Kashmir as a proxy battleground by extremist factions, supported from abroad, not only contravenes international law but also directly undermines the rightful aspirations of the people of Jammu and Kashmir for peace, justice, and dignity,' conveyed the UKPNP leaders. The party issued a strong appeal to the global community to take decisive steps against the support system of such violence. 'We call upon the international community, including the United Nations, European Union, and democratic governments, to take serious note of Pakistan's ongoing support for jihadist proxies in the area. We advocate for targeted sanctions against those individuals, institutions, and elements within the state apparatus involved in financing, training, and providing shelter to such terrorist organisations,' stated the UKPNP leaders. 'Pakistan should be held responsible for breaching UN Security Council Resolutions, international standards, and bilateral commitments through its persistent strategy of exporting terrorism to destabilise Jammu and Kashmir and disrupt regional peace,' according to the UKPNP. The party reiterated its broader vision for peace in the region. 'The UKPNP reiterates its steadfast dedication to a peaceful, democratic, and united Jammu and Kashmir, devoid of extremism, foreign intervention, and military occupation. We assert that enduring peace in the region can only be realised through dialogue, demilitarisation, and the thorough dismantling of all terrorist infrastructures,' emphasised the UKPNP. The UKPNP leaders extended their heartfelt condolences to the victims of the attack and their families, expressing solidarity with all those who denounce violence and extremism. (ANI) This report is auto-generated from ANI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
