US Democratic Party Congresswoman calls for an end to violence in IoK

• "Blockade from communication and life-saving medical care must end," the congresswoman tweeted.
• We stand for the basic human dignity of Kashmiris, Cortez said.

US Democratic Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has called for an end to the torture and violence in Indian-occupied Kashmir (IoK).

In a tweet, the US Congresswoman has said that she supports democracy, equality and human rights for all. She further said that she stands for the basic human dignity of Kashmiris. “Reports of violence and torture are extremely concerning, and the blockade from communication and life-saving medical care must end.

We stand for the basic human dignity of Kashmiris & support democracy, equality, and human rights for all - including the most vulnerable.

Reports of violence & torture are extremely concerning, and the blockade from communication and life-saving medical care must end. https://t.co/EHWHIdexwe

— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) September 30, 2019

It has been 58 days since the Indian government imposed a lock down in IoK and also suspended communication services in the region. This decision by India was taken after it abrogated Article 370 from its constitution and stripped of the special status given to the valley.

The Indian forces have also made over 4000 arrests and incarcerated them in India as the capacity in IoK was filled.