Indian atrocities in IOK are violation of International Law: FO

Last updated on: 23 April,2020 03:16 pm

Pakistan concerned over anti-Muslim policies of RSS inspired Indian Govt: FO

ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Foreign Office Spokesperson Aisha Farooqui has said that Indian atrocities in Indian occupied Jammu and Kashmir, which is an internationally disputed territory, and killing of people, use of brute force and blocking communication links constitutes violation of international laws.

During her weekly news briefing in Islamabad on Thursday, Foreign Office Spokesperson Aisha Farooqui said Pakistan is concerned over the increasing persecution of journalists in the occupied territory on baseless and concocted charges.

She pointed out that a systematic campaign is unfortunately underway in India to demonize Muslims who face increased exclusion as well as threat of mob violence.

She further said that Pakistan has expressed deep concerns over the discriminatory and anti-Muslim policies and practices of the RSS inspired Indian government. She regretted that these policies persist regardless of the challenge posed by COVID-19 pandemic.