Bloodshed feared after India lifts curfew in Occupied Kashmir: PM Imran
NEW YORK (92 News) - Prime Minister Imran Khan fears bloodshed is expected in the Occupied Kashmir after India lifts curfew.
He says India has made eight million Kashmiris captive for the last 54 days as the entire valley is locked down.
"I am not hurling war threat to the world but am forewarning possibility of any misadventure if the world powers don't intervene into the occupied valley," he said while addressing the ceremony of Asia Society and answering questions of the participants in New York on Thursday.
The premier said in case of war in the region, an increase in crude oil prices will enhance poverty.
"The UN should send neutral observers in the Occupied valley to find what really is happening there otherwise India will continue whatever it wants," he said.
He said two nuclear powers are at daggers drawn with each other because of latest Kashmir situation, adding India is being ruled ideology of RSS.
Kashmiris should be allowed to decide their own the future of Kashmir, he said, adding being Prime Minister of Pakistan he has updated US President Donald Trump regarding complete situation in the occupied valley.
He said India has been using term Islamic terrorism to divert the world's attention from the brutalities it is committing in the valley.
"What to expect from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi who dared to speak against Pakistan Army during his Pakistan's visit in previous government."
The premier said even Christians and Sikhs are not feeling secured in the Kashmir valley.
He said he was able to let global leaders understand the exact problem of Occupied Kashmir and urged the world powers to take notice of human rights violations in Kashmir.
He said he would try to convince the United Nations Secretary General during meeting that US should put its weight behind the UN over Kashmir.
"It will be complete failure on the part of UN if Kashmir problem is not resolved."
He said both Pakistan and India have been facing challenges of poverty, unemployment and global warming.
Pakistan suffered worst from terrorism
The premier was of the view that Pakistan suffered the most due to war against terrorism that gripped the country since 2001. "We shall not let militant outfits breed again in Pakistan as the country had to pay heavy price for militancy."
Pakistan has been facing regional security challenges, he added.
Iran dispute
Regarding Iran issue, Imran Khan said Pakistan will play its role in sorting out the problem as efforts are in progress to minimize tension between Iran and US.
"Pakistan will try to mediate on Iran issue."
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