LAHORE: The Indian security forces have martyred 14 Kashmiris in 36 hours in an ongoing wave of violence.
"If this gross violation of human rights cannot wake up the conscience of the world community from deep slumber, what else will?"
This was stated by Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) President and Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in a statement issued here on Monday.
He said, "Held Kashmir presents a picture of a living hell where humanity is shamed on daily basis by the Indian occupation forces."
He said that the whole valley was up in protest against the Indian brutalities. "Kashmiri youth are full of resolve to get their right to self-determination, sanctioned by the UN," he said.
"Could India rob Kashmiris of their dreams through the use of pallet guns and bullets? Can it continue to subjugate a whole community that is prepared to render any sacrifice for their fundamental rights? How long will the world continue to look the other way as Kashmir burns? An international order that upholds morality and supports the just causes enjoys the legitimacy and ownership," Shehbaz added.
"It is an article of faith with me that the Kashmiris' struggle for self-determination will inspire the future generations and will be taught as a legend in the history books. Such is the force of conviction and belief in the destiny against one of the mightiest armies of the world," he maintained.
"I condemn the Indian brutalities in the strongest possible words and pay my homage to the Kashmiri people who have the moral, political and diplomatic support of not just Pakistan but also of all the civilised people around the world.
"Their dream of freedom from the Indian occupation will certainly be realised one day," he added.
"I believe it is high time for the world community to be alive to the atrocities being perpetuated on the Kashmiris by India. The cost of studied silence is too heavy to bear," concluded Shehbaz Sharif.
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