It has been more than a decade since the Kashmir protests and outrage started. The people of Kashmir opt for a free country. Some want an independent country, while others wish to join Pakistan. It is evident that the country wants freedom from India, and it is their right to do so. Kashmir, initially being a free country, was taken over by the Indians through a signing of the Instrument of Accession by the Maharaja in 1947. The UN issued a letter stating the incorporation of Kashmir with India would only be made with the consent of the people of Kashmir as the state was a Muslim majority. Accepting the principle of plebiscite, however, India did not hold the end of their bargain and has not let the people have their free consent ever since. Even after decades of free speech and voice that has enveloped the world, this country still seems to not see the light of day. Every day innocent young lives are taken from the people and no one seems to hear their cries.
Last Friday, Indian militant troops stopped tens of thousands of people from going to prayers in mosques afraid that protests would pursue. These militants armed with automatic rifles and riot gear have ordered everyone to stay indoors and not create any clashes between the troops and themselves. Though the army rebelled when people, despite the orders, still came out and prayed the Friday prayers. Militants fired ammunition, rubber bullets and tear gas at unarmed rock-throwing protesters. One teenager was killed along with a dozen injured.
Since the 1990s, more than 68,000 people have been killed and many have been facing extreme atrocities at the hands of the militants.
Two days ago, the prime minister of Pakistan released a statement stating the meeting of National Assembly and the Senate would be taking place to discuss Kashmir. But New Delhi’s Indian Foreign Affairs Ministry spokesman Vikas Swarup asked Pakistan to stop interfering in India’s matters.
If this matter is not resolved by the UN as soon as possible, a war can ensue between the two nuclear states. Even though there is a “Line of Control” between the countries, time to time shoot outs occur posing threat for a war. This war can be a fatal damage to the world and the countries themselves.
