Pakistan condemned “in strongest possible terms”conviction of Kashmiri leader Yassin Malik in front of Indian court after ‘sham trial’ in “clearly dubious and motivated case” and called on the Indian authorities to stop the persecution of “true representatives of Kashmiri people”.
Yesterday an Indian court convicted Malik in terrorism-related case filed by the National Investigation Agency (NIA), which is maximum offer of in death penalty or life imprisonment. He was charged with terrorist attacks, illegal fundraising, membership of terrorist organization and criminal conspiracy and rebellion.
According to Press Trust of Indiaduring the hearing on On Thursday, the Kashmiri leader protested the accusations, saying he was a “freedom fighter”.
“Terrorist-related charges have been filed against invented, fabricated and politically motivated”, his organization, the Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front — one of in first there will be armed groups fighting for freedom in Indian Occupied Kashmir (IoK) quoted him in court.
“If the search for Azadi (freedom) is a crime, then I am ready to accept it crime and its consequences,” he told the judge.
Subsequently, Judge Praveen Singh set May 25 for listening to arguments from both sides on sentencing and instructed Malik to testify under oath regarding his financial assets.
In a statement released on On Thursday evening, following the conviction, the Foreign Office (FO) called development “highly reprehensible” and stated that “bogus charges” against he was not only in disobedience of Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), but also attempted to make “alleged insinuations about Pakistan”.
“Renewed rush with what cases against The persecution of the Kashmiri leadership further exposes India’s nefarious designs to undermine the historical and distinctive political and cultural identity. of IIOJK (India illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir),” the report said, emphasizing that Malik’s conviction and “motivated cases” caused up against other Kashmiri leaders were proof of evil indian campaign Existence run deprive the Kashmiris of them true leadership.
“Inhuman Confinement of Mr. Yassin Malik in the infamous Tihar jail his fictitious court in trumped-up cases, false convictions and malicious attempts to desecrate the legitimate struggle of Kashmiris for their right to self-determination as “terrorism” once again illustrates India as a serial offender of human rights and usurper of basic rights of Kashmiris,” said FO.
” struggle for right of self-determination in Kashmir is indigenous and cannot be weakened by draconian power tactics of Indian government.”
Pakistan also called on India government stop victimization of Kashmiris through inhuman detentions and bargaining chips up accusations.
India, he said, must release all detained political prisoners. on “outdone-up accusations”, stop human rights violations in in region raise brutal military siege and allow the Kashmiris to exercise their right to self-determination in accordance with their aspirations and the relevant UN Security Council resolutions.
FD also emphasized international community to counsel India in drop all trumped up accusations against all political leaders of IoK including Malik, ensure them safety and well-being, and ensure them complete legal protection, including the right to a free and fair trial.
Earlier at FO also made a demarche to the Indian chargé d’affaires for fabricated accusation against Malik.
The serious concern of Pakistan was conveyed to the Indian diplomat that in an attempt to suppress voice of indigenous Kashmiri leaders, Delhi began to accuse them in far-fetched and motivated deeds.
Indian side was also expressed deep concern to Pakistan over cruel treatment out Kashmiri leader, despite his chronic ailments and tough decline of his health.
FM Bilawal raises the issue of Kashmir issue with US congressman
Meanwhile, Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari raised issue of Jammu and Kashmir with US Congressman Adam Smith in a virtual meeting on Thursday.
According to a statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Bilawal specifically drew the congressman’s attention to steps recently adopted by India for constituency redistribution in IoK through illegal demarcation process in to turn the Muslim majority into a minority in occupied territory.
Pakistan will remain active in study of opportunities and proposals for He said he was guiding South Asia towards peace, security and stability.
Bilawal it in New York on his first visit to the US as a foreign minister. During yesterday’s meeting, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Congressman also discussed strengthening bilateral and defense ties between the two countries and need for sustainable interaction in in area.
minister stressed the importance of promotion business-to-business and commercial connections and enabling US entrepreneurs to capitalize on the vast potential offered by the Pakistani unique economic geography, statement added.
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