SRINAGAR: The Zakoora-Tengpora massacre commemorates its 34th anniversary, shedding light on the enduring brutality and atrocity of Indian forces in Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, local media reported on Friday. Justice remains elusive for the victims of this tragic event despite several decades have passed.
On March 1, 1990, many peaceful protesters were killed and many injured when Indian forces opened fire over 2000 Kashmiri protesters outside the United Nations office in Srinagar. The casualties included women, the elderly, and children, illustrating the indiscriminate nature of the violence by Indian forces. Even those trying to transport the wounded to hospitals were not spared from the hail of bullets.
Kashmir Remembers Zakoora-Tengpora Massacre Amidst Calls for Justice
The protesters were demanding accountability for India’s violations of UN agreements. In the aftermath, Amnesty International urgently appealed for international intervention in Kashmir. However, the Indian Army’s inquiry commission justified the firing and its deadly consequences. Subsequently, the Economic & Political Weekly discredited the army’s inquiry report, denouncing it as a fabrication.
The massacre resulted in the loss of 47 Kashmiri lives and left hundreds wounded. Responsibility for the tragedy squarely falls on the Indian Army. As the world observes this solemn anniversary, there are lingering questions about whether international human rights organizations will overlook this egregious violation without conducting a thorough investigation. Meanwhile, Kashmiris continue to await justice, even after 34 years.
