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J&K: Kashmiri Pandit organization seeks judicial intervention in recent killings

J&K: Kashmiri Pandit organization seeks judicial intervention in recent killings
Written by Manzoor-ul-Hassan
Edited by Mohd. Fahad
Jun 03, 2022, 05:37 pm 3 min read
J&K: Kashmiri Pandit organization seeks judicial intervention in recent killings
KPSS claimed that the government failed to protect the lives of religious minorities in Kashmir Valley.

Kashmiri Pandit Sangarsh Samiti (KPSS)—a Kashmiri Pandit organization—approached the Chief Justice of Jammu & Kashmir High Court Pankaj Mithal on Friday, requesting his intervention in providing security to the minority population in the union territory in light of recent killings. It claimed the government failed to protect the lives of religious minorities in Kashmir Valley and refused to allow them to leave despite protests.

Context
Why does this story matter?
  • The development comes amid a spike in civilian killings in the Kashmir Valley over the last few months.
  • The Valley has witnessed nearly 20 targeted killings, including those of police officials, teachers, and sarpanches.
  • Notably, the terrorists mainly targeted Kashmiri Pandits and laborers from outside J&K.
  • Home Minister Amit Shah is also scheduled to hold a critical meeting on J&K's security scenario today.
Letter
What does KPSS's letter to CJ say?

"Kashmiri Pandits have been protesting since May 12, against the killings of the religious minorities in the Valley but the government failed them (sic)," reads the letter, a copy of which is with NewsBytes. "On May 31, a minority employee was killed by the terrorist in Kulgam causing more fear in the community...but the government is not allowing them to leave (sic)," it added.

Allegations
Administration was aware of unfavorable security situation: KPSS

The KPSS alleged that the administration was aware of the unfavorable security situation for the religious minorities in Kashmir. It said due to the situation some blue-eyed persons managed the posting of their kith and kin outside the Valley. However, other members were made to work in the Valley without any proper security cover resulting in brutal killings by the terrorists.

Details
Article 21 of Constitution invoked in the letter to CJ

The KPSS has invoked Article 21 of the Indian Constitution which guarantees the Right to Life in the letter to Mithal. It said the J&K administration and Centre's failure to protect the lives of the minorities in Kashmir and not allowing them to leave the region has created a distressing atmosphere. The body demanded a thorough investigation alleging some vested interest is involved too.

Demands
What did KPSS demand?

The KPSS has requested the Chief Justice to intervene and take suo moto cognizance of the matter to save lives. It also requested policy clarity from the government adding a judicially overseen probe is a must into targeted killings. The KPSS has also sought action against officers engaged in lapses and transfers prior to May 2022, done at the request of some blue-eyed individuals.

Recent incidents
Killing spree goes on unabated

On Wednesday, terrorists killed a Hindu bank manager in his office in Kulgam. Hours later, two migrant laborers were shot in central Kashmir. One of them eventually died in the hospital. Terrorists also killed a Hindu school teacher on Tuesday. Last week, terrorists also shot dead three off-duty police officers and a television actress, all of whom were Muslims, in three separate incidents.

SOS
SOS by Kashmir Pandits seeking security or relocation

The killings in Kashmir have intensified calls by Kashmiri Pandits to ensure their security. Many have started to leave the Valley amid a lockdown in the camps where they stay. "We are all scared. There is a security failure in Kashmir. We implore the LG (Lieutenant Governor) to let us leave for Jammu," said a member of the community in an SOS video.

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Manzoor ul Hassan is a multi-media journalist and writer. His stories on healthcare, politics, society, and lifestyle were published by leading news organisations. He is currently working as a National Writer for NewsBytes. He has previously worked for national and international news organisations such as ARD (German TV), Healthwire.co, ORF Austria, Pear Video, BBC, and NDTV.
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Mohd Fahad is National Editor at NewsBytes. He has been associated as Assistant Editor with the daily First India. An Alumnus of AJK Mass Communication Research Centre (AJKMCRC), Jamia Millia Islamia University, he began his career with Hindustan Times. In a career spanning over 14 years, he has worked with The Goan on Saturday, DNA, Catch News and NewsX in leading editorial roles, and imparted wisdom as Adjunct Faculty at HJU, Jaipur. He was part of the country’s first batch of journalists in the Google New Initiative (India Training Network) on debunking fake news and misinformation, and now a Google-certified fact checker. Author of several socio-political and misinformation debunking columns, he is a prolific writer and closely monitors contemporary issues. When not working, he is found travelling with sufi music as companion.
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