In this crucible, a few thousand Kashmiri freedom fighters persist, branded as terrorists by India and its allies. Their existence is fraught with peril, as they face daily threats, even the youngest among them.
Does anyone recall this youngster? He witnessed the tragic loss of his grandfather, who was taken from him at the tender age of three, a victim of the Indian Army’s actions. As they continue to create more individuals in the vein of Burhan Wani, it’s hypocritical to raise a fuss when these youths retaliate and strive for their independence.
India’s continued defiance of UN resolutions, which call for the right to self-determination promised by Nehru in December 1948, remains a scar on the fabric of international justice. Instead, India revoked J&K’s special status in 1949, splitting the disputed region into two Indian Union Territories.
