WASHINGTON: The US State Department spokesperson, Morgan Ortagus has said that the United States has expressed a continuing concern over the recent grim situation in Indian occupied Kashmir.
Talking to media here today, the spokesperson said “We continue to be very concerned by widespread detentions [of Kashmiri people], including of local political and business leaders, and the restrictions on the residents of the region.”
“We are also concerned about reports that internet and mobile phone access continues to be blocked in certain regions,” Ms Ortagus said, adding, “We urge authorities to respect human rights and restore access to services such as the internet and mobile networks.”
Meanwhile, Kashmir Media Service reported that the Indian authorities have further tightened curfew and other restrictions in the occupied territory to prevent people from holding demonstrations against the repeal of the special status of the territory and taking out Muharram processions, today.
