On January 6, 1993, more than 60 Kashmiris fell victim to a brutal massacre carried out by Indian security forces in the Sopore area of Kashmir.
Reports from Human Rights Watch detail the acts perpetrated by Indian soldiers, who, in an indiscriminate display of violence, set fire to over 500 buildings in Sopore market.
The streets became a battleground as security forces fired recklessly at passers-by, resulting in the tragic loss of more than 60 lives.
Al Jazeera further reveals that over 350 shops and 140 houses were engulfed in flames due to the soldiers' relentless firing on innocent Kashmiris.
One particularly incident involved the Indian Army opening fire on a bus filled with passengers, subsequently setting it ablaze, leading to the deaths of over 25 individuals.
Kashmir Media Service reports that an infant was snatched from an unarmed woman and thrown into the fire, while the mother was martyred.
The market of Sopore witnessed further devastation as the Indian army set fire to buildings, keeping oppressed citizens trapped in shops and houses for hours.
The aftermath of the Sopore massacre was marked by widespread fear among the oppressed Kashmiris, as reported by Al Jazeera.
Despite overwhelming evidence against the Indian Army, the government's dismissive stance attempted to label the incident as an accident, according to Human Rights Watch.
The people of Sopore are still waiting for justice after three decades, as the Indian Supreme Court hasn't made much progress in examining the tragedy, as reported by Al Jazeera.
The Jammu and Kashmir Coalition of Civil Society (JKCCS) underscores the enduring deprivation of justice for the victims and their families.
