New Delhi, August 15: India’s Ministry of External Affairs has called on the international community to focus on the human rights violations occurring in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (POK). The ministry reiterated that Jammu and Kashmir, along with Ladakh, will always remain integral and indivisible parts of India. Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that India will continue to supply diesel to Bangladesh, but this will be assessed based on domestic needs, refining capacity, and diesel availability.
During a media briefing in New Delhi, Jaiswal emphasized, “The entire Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh are integral and indivisible parts of India. The issues that should concern the international community are the ongoing atrocities in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir and the use of POK for cross-border terrorism.”
On Thursday, a meeting took place in Islamabad between Norway’s Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide and his Pakistani counterpart Ishaq Dar. Following the meeting, a joint statement was released, indicating that both sides discussed regional issues, including Kashmir.
Currently, the situation in POK remains tense. There is a significant confrontation between local residents and the Pakistani government, marking one of the largest conflicts in decades. The current scenario is characterized by deadly violence, internet shutdowns, and police brutality. Protests, which initially began over rising electricity and essential goods prices, have now evolved into a movement demanding political reforms, greater accountability, and a representative government.
In recent weeks, several videos shared on social media, including those from the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), have showcased the brutality of the Pakistani army in POK. Disturbing footage has emerged showing local police unleashing violence during a peaceful protest rally in Kotli, POK, as women demonstrators fled for their lives.
Additionally, the Ministry of External Affairs confirmed that the existing arrangement for diesel supply to Bangladesh will continue, but any new requests from Dhaka will be evaluated based on India’s domestic needs, refining capacity, and diesel availability.
Bangladesh has previously sought assistance from India for diesel supplies, which was fulfilled. In response to questions regarding Dhaka’s latest appeal, Jaiswal stated, “We have an existing arrangement for diesel supply to Bangladesh. This will continue for the current request you mentioned. However, it will be assessed based on our own needs, refining capacity, and diesel availability in our country.”
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