India intensifying psychological, economic siege in IIOJK: Mishal

Chairperson of the Peace and Culture Organization, Mishal Hussain Malik on Thursday strongly condemned the continued psychological and economic siege of the Kashmiri people, saying that both human and political rights in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) were being systematically strangled

ISLAMABAD, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 23rd Apr, 2026) Chairperson of the Peace and Culture Organization, Mishal Hussain Malik on Thursday strongly condemned the continued psychological and economic siege of the Kashmiri people, saying that both human and political rights in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) were being systematically strangled.

Talking to a private news channel, she highlighted that Kashmiris were not only facing economic sanctions but were also being subjected to sustained psychological warfare, aimed at suppressing their voices and weakening resistance.

She pointed out that India was registering the bogus cases against Hurriyat leadership at rapid pace. She expressed grave concern over recent developments, including the verdict against Asiya Andrabi, describing it as part of a broader crackdown on Kashmiri leadership.

She also drew attention to the prolonged legal battle involving Yasin Malik, stating that his case, which initially resulted in two life sentences, had now been expedited further.

The chairperson emphasized that Yasin Malik’s health was deteriorated significantly over time, yet he was allegedly denied proper medical treatment despite serious illness.

Calling the situation deeply alarming, Mishal Hussain urged the international community to take notice and stressed the need for intervention to safeguard fundamental human rights of IIOJK people.