Pakistan condemns India over human rights abuses in Indian-administered Kashmir

Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, visited Pakistan-administered Kashmir on Thursday, paying tribute to those who died in the Kashmir freedom struggle and reiterating Islamabad’s support for the region.

During the visit, the army chief laid a wreath at the Jammu and Kashmir Martyrs Monument and offered prayers for the fallen, honoring their legacy of resilience and sacrifice, according to an official statement.

Meeting with local leaders and veterans, Field Marshal Munir condemned what Pakistan described as human rights violations and excessive use of force by Indian authorities in Indian-administered Kashmir, saying such measures had failed to suppress the aspirations of the Kashmiri people.

He reaffirmed Pakistan’s “political, moral, and diplomatic” backing for Kashmiris and pledged that the country would continue to raise the issue at international forums in line with United Nations Security Council resolutions.

The army chief also commended the professionalism and morale of troops deployed along the Line of Control, stressing the importance of operational readiness, vigilance, and coordination to deter any hostile action. He inspected a forward post, interacting with soldiers on the frontlines, and warned that any aggression would be met with a “swift and befitting response.”

Upon arrival, Field Marshal Munir was received by the Commander of Rawalpindi Corps, marking the start of a high-profile visit aimed at both honoring historical sacrifices and reviewing security preparedness in the region.