PM Imran apprises German Chancellor about human rights situation in IoK
Last updated on: 24 August,2019 10:14 am
Chancellor Angela Merkel said that Germany is closely observing the situation.
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday telephoned German Chancellor Angela Merkel and apprised her about gross human rights violations by Indian forces in occupied Kashmir.
During the telephonic conversation, the prime minister said that unilateral actions by India have put the regional peace at risk, adding that the India wants to divert the world s attention by ceasefire violating along the Line of Control (LoC).
He informed the German Chancellor that India s actions are in direct contravention of the UNSC resolutions, international law and its own solemn commitments.
While expressing concern over reports of fake operations by India, Khan said that New Delhi will have to stop genocide of innocent Kashmiris, adding that Indian actions could cause massive casualties in Kashmir.
He highlighted the dire human rights situation in the Indian occupied Jammu and Kashmir, including complete lockdown, blackout on all forms of communication and severe shortage of food and medicines.
The prime minister also underlined concerns about some false flag operation staged by India or some other ill-conceived step on the LoC to divert the world s attention.
On the occasion, Chancellor Angela Merkel said that Germany is closely observing the situation.
She underlined the importance of de-escalation of tensions and resolution of issues peacefully.
The two leaders agreed to continue to work together for peace and stability in the region.