Forum seeks restoration of statehood for Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh

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The Forum for Human Rights in Jammu and Kashmir, co-chaired by former Home Secretary Gopal Pillai and Radha Kumar, has released its seventh annual report. It called for restoring full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir and repealing the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019. For Ladakh, it sought statehood, Sixth Schedule inclusion, police reforms and a human rights commission.

The report linked the 2025 Red Fort attack, which killed eight civilians, to renewed homegrown militancy. It criticised coordination among Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir and Haryana police, and the Union Home Ministry’s monitoring. It also raised concerns about around 500 detentions and sought reviews of cases under the PSA and UAPA.

The Indian Opinion

The forum has combined constitutional demands with concerns about security and civil liberties. Its recommendations merit public and legal examination, especially on detention and policing. However, the report’s claims about official responsibility and constitutional violations are assessments, not established findings in the available account. Strong conclusions from either supporters or critics would therefore be premature without fuller evidence and review.

Source: thehindu.com

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