ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has strongly condemned the restrictions imposed by Indian authorities on Eid-ul-Adha prayers in Indian occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IoJ&K).
According to a press release, the Foreign Office spokesperson said that the imposition of restrictions on Eid-ul-Adha prayers represents complete disrespect by the Indian government for the sentiments of the Muslims of IoK.
Aisha Farooqui said, “It is also a flagrant violation of their fundamental freedom of religion.” She further said that the Indian authorities are using COVID-19 related restrictions as a pretext to curb religious freedom of the Muslims of IoK.
“While the BJP government has been allowing religious activities in various other contexts and instances, disallowing Kashmiri Muslims to offer Eid-ul-Azha prayers is blatant discrimination,” the spokesperson added.
Pakistan urged the international community, the United Nations, and human rights organisations to take notice of glaring denial of the religious rights and freedoms of the Kashmiri people in violation of international laws and conventions.
“India must realise that by such repressive measures, it cannot break the will of the Kashmiris and suppress their legitimate aspirations for self-determination as enshrined in the relevant United Nations Security Council Resolutions,” she concluded.
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