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Srinagar: The Indian government has deployed an additional 300 paramilitary companies to the Kashmir Valley in anticipation of the upcoming elections in Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir. These elections are set to occur in three stages on September 18, 25, and October 1.
According to Kashmir Media Service, the extensive deployment includes forces from the Central Reserve Police Force, Border Security Force, Sahastra Seema Bal, and Indo-Tibetan Border Police. They are strategically positioned across several districts including Srinagar, Handwara, Ganderbal, Budgam, Kupwara, Baramulla, Bandipora, Islamabad, Shopian, Pulwama, Awantipora, and Kulgam. Notably, Srinagar has seen the largest number of deployments, with 55 companies positioned there.
The stated aim of this large-scale mobilization is to ensure the smooth conduct of the elections. However, the scale of the deployment has raised concerns about the oppressive measures being taken under the guise of electoral security.
In a joint statement from Islamabad, leaders from APHC-AJK including Gen Sec Adv. Pervaiz Ahmed Shah and others have criticized the deployment, interpreting it as a manifestation of India’s mistrust of the Kashmiri populace and indicative of the repressive environment surrounding these elections.
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