SRINAGAR: Indian forces have demolished the houses of five more Kashmiris in Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), in what is being widely seen as a form of collective punishment against the entire Kashmiri community.
According to Kashmir Media Service, residential houses were razed to the ground using high-intensity explosives. The demolished homes belonged to the parents of Amir Nazeer Wani in Tral, Pulwama; Jameel Ahmad Sher Gojri in Bandipora; Adnan Safi Dar and Amir Ahmed Dar in Shopian; and Farooq Ahmad Tedwa in Kupwara. The explosions also caused extensive damage to dozens of neighboring houses, leaving several families homeless and in severe distress.
Indian troops intensify CASOs in IIOJK; Pahalgam operation enters 5th day
On the other hand, a massive search operation launched by Indian forces’ personnel in the Pahalgam area of Islamabad district entered its fifth consecutive day today.
According to Kashmir Media Service, the operation involves thousands of personnel from the Indian Army, paramilitary forces, and police. Additionally, two MI-17 helicopters from the Indian Air Force are providing continuous aerial surveillance over the dense forests of Baisaran and surrounding areas in Pahalgam.
Indian media reports said that the operation, which began on Tuesday evening, is the largest land and aerial search operation conducted in the Kashmir Valley to date. The Baisaran forests and its surroundings have been completely sealed off, and door-to-door searches are ongoing. Special Action Teams and para commandos are taking part in the operation.
Meanwhile, Indian forces continue their cordon and search operations across other regions of the Kashmir Valley and Jammu division. The occupation troops have been raiding homes and harassing residents, including women and children, during these operations. In the past few days, hundreds of Kashmiri youth have been arrested s during the crackdown in various areas.
Indian police conduct raids at 63 locations across Srinagar
Meanwhile, Indian police conducted raids at 63 locations across Srinagar district in Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK).
According to Kashmir Media Service, the searches targeted the residences of Hurriyat leaders, human rights defenders, and pro-freedom activists. The Indian police claimed the raids were carried out in connection with investigations under the draconian Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
Local residents reported that during the raids, women and children were harassed, and several individuals were subjected to intense questioning. They said such searches and harassment have intensified following the Indian-orchestrated false flag incident in Pahalgam, which has led to the arrest of thousands of Kashmiris and the demolition of dozens of homes.
