NHRC Denounces Pahalgam Assault, 'Profoundly Troubled' by Civilian Deaths
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Synopsis
The NHRC strongly condemns the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, J&K, which resulted in the tragic deaths of 28 innocent civilians. The commission emphasizes the need for accountability and action against terrorism to protect human rights.
Key Takeaways
- NHRC condemns the attack on civilians in Pahalgam.
- 28 individuals were killed based on their faith.
- Call for action against terrorism and its supporters.
- Importance of protecting human rights highlighted.
- Government urged to assist victims' families.
New Delhi, April 25 (NationPress) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Friday denounced the murder of innocent civilians by terrorists in Jammu & Kashmir’s (J&K) Pahalgam.
“The Commission condemns the heinous attack on unarmed and unsuspecting innocent civilians who were enjoying a holiday in the valley. This incident has profoundly shaken the conscience of every right-minded individual as a serious violation of human rights concerning the innocent victims and their families,” stated a press release from the apex human rights body of the nation.
It further expressed that the NHRC is deeply troubled by reports of the killing of 28 individuals by terrorists who identified their faith in Pahalgam on Tuesday.
“It has been reiterated at numerous forums that terrorism is among the most significant causes of human rights violations globally. The time is ripe to act against those who facilitate, support, and endorse terrorism and to hold them accountable for this threat,” the NHRC added.
Failure to address this issue may lead to a reduction in democratic space, fear, reprisals, community discord, and severe violations of various human rights, including the right to life, liberty, equality, fraternity, and livelihood, the NHRC cautioned.
The human rights body anticipates that the government will undertake all necessary measures to establish accountability, bring the offenders to justice, and assist the families of the victims in every possible way.
Established under the Protection of Human Rights Act (PHRA), 1993, the NHRC comprises a Chairperson, five full-time members, and seven deemed members.
The statute, amended by the Protection of Human Rights (Amendment) Act, 2006, outlines the qualifications for appointing the Chairperson and members of the Commission.
The NHRC was founded on October 12, 1993, and is tasked with the protection and promotion of human rights, defined by the Act as "rights related to life, liberty, equality, and dignity of the individual guaranteed by the Constitution or encapsulated in international covenants and enforceable by the courts in India."
