UN Experts Accuse India of Rights Violations in Kashmir Crackdown

UN Experts Accuse India of Rights Violations in Kashmir Crackdown United Nations human rights experts have accused Indian authorities of violating international law during counter-terrorism operations in the Jammu and Kashmir region [12511]. The allegations follow security operations launched after an attack in the Pahalgam area in April. In a formal statement, the UN specialists cited a series of concerning practices, including arbitrary arrests, the demolition of properties, and the imposition of communication blackouts [12511]. The experts also reported incidents of forced expulsions from the region [12511]. They claim these measures amount to collective punishment targeting Muslim minorities and breach international human rights standards [12511]. The experts have called on the Indian government to end these practices and uphold its legal obligations, urging that counter-terrorism efforts fully respect fundamental human rights [12511]. UN Experts Allege Human Rights Violations in Indian Counter-Terrorism Operations