As the world is observing the International Women’s Day, today, while of the other end the sufferings and victimization of Kashmiri women at the hands of Indian troops, police and agencies continue unabated in Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK).  

A report by the Research Section of Kashmir Media Service, released on this occasion, revealed that Since January 2001, at least 688 women have been martyred by Indian forces’ personnel.   

The report further highlights that, since January 1989, 22,981 women have been widowed, while 11,266 have been disgraced at the hands of Indian troops.

Meanwhile, as per the Association of Parents of Disappeared Persons, at least 8,000 Kashmiris went missing in custody during the past 36 years.