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The Saga of Torture

in Kashmir

Mushtaq Ul Haq Ahmad Sikander

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IntroductionGenesis of the conflictPartition legacy

Contested ClaimsHistorical roots of K-conflict

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Torture in IndiaPrevalence of rampant torture esp. conflict zones

Absence of strong anti-torture law

Impunity from persecution to perpetuator of tortureparticularly security forces

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Use of torture in KashmirUsed since 1931

A weapon to silence political dissent & opposition

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Torture & Mass Armed insurgency in Kashmir3 Draconian laws imposed on KashmirDAA, AFSPA, PSA

Mass scale use of torture as counter insurgency toolTorture & its bitter fruitsTorture at the hands of insurgentsPAK & torture of Kashmiris

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Torture as described in Jail diariesSyed Ali Shah GeelaniIftikhar Gilani

Maqbool Sahil Anjum Zamruda Habib

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Torture & use of irregular forcesUsed Since 1938Maisuma Regiment

29.15 or Khoftan FakeerIkhwanis or Naabids

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ConclusionNeed for strong anti-torture lawsPersecution of the guilty

Need for strengthening NHRC & SHRCs Ban on use of irregular forces

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