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ISLAMABAD: A court in Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir has sentenced senior Hurriyat leader Asiya Andrabi to life imprisonment, in a verdict that has sparked widespread criticism and concern over human rights in the disputed region.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to reports, Andrabi, who heads the Dukhtaran-e-Millat, was handed a life sentence that will remain in force for the rest of her life. Her close associates, Nahida Nasreen and Fahmeeda Sofi, were also sentenced to 30 years in prison each.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The three women have long been associated with advocacy concerning Kashmir\u2019s political future, and their sentencing is being viewed by observers as a significant development amid ongoing tensions in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a related context, Andrabi\u2019s husband, Dr Qasim Faktoo, is already serving a life sentence, making them among the rare couples in the region to both be imprisoned for life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The All Parties Hurriyat Conference strongly condemned the verdict, terming it a \u201cmurder of justice.\u201d In a statement, the group said the decision reflects broader concerns regarding the human rights situation in Indian-administered Kashmir and alleged violations of international legal norms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The organisation also urged international human rights bodies, including Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch, to take notice of the development and raise concerns with Indian authorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It further called on the Government of Pakistan to pursue the matter through diplomatic, political, and legal channels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Analysts and observers have expressed concern that long prison sentences for political figures could further heighten tensions in the region rather than contribute to stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The development comes amid renewed international focus on the Kashmir dispute, with increasing calls for adherence to global human rights and humanitarian standards.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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