The family of Zarnoosh Naseem, a resident of Bagh district, is in acute distress following his recent disappearance. Local residents have mobilized in protest, demanding immediate action and accountability from authorities.
Zarnoosh Naseem’s disappearance has intensified concerns about the rising number of enforced disappearances in the region. Protesters are calling for those responsible for Naseem’s abduction to be brought to justice and are urging the Supreme Court of Pakistan to take notice of the growing issue of enforced disappearances in POJK.
Protesters have voiced their demand for adherence to international conventions, emphasizing that Zarnoosh Naseem’s family deserves to know his whereabouts and the reasons behind his disappearance. They argue that the act of forcibly disappearing individuals is a blatant violation of international laws and norms.
The protesters have highlighted that freedom of speech and expression, as enshrined in the United Nations Charter, should be respected. They assert that no citizen should be subjected to enforced disappearance for exercising these fundamental rights.
In their statement, the protesters have called for the immediate release of Zarnoosh Naseem and all other individuals who have been forcibly disappeared in Kashmir. They have warned that if their demands are not met, they may organize a march to Islamabad to further press their cause.
Local residents have criticized Pakistan’s reputation for forcibly disappearing its citizens and have urged human rights organizations to intensify their efforts in advocating for the recovery of missing persons. They have also appealed to the Supreme Court of Pakistan to address the legal justifications under which Kashmiri citizens are being detained.