Cultural Background Of Jammu & Kashmir

Jammu and Kashmir has the distinction of having multifaceted, variegated and unique cultural blend, making it distinct from the rest of the country, not only from the different cultural forms and heritage, but from geographical, demographically, ethical, social entities, forming a distinct spectrum of diversity and diversions into Kashmir, Jammu and Ladakh, all professing diverse religion, language and culture, but continuously intermingling, making it vibrant specimens of Indian Unity amidst diversity. Its different cultural forms like art and architecture, fair and festivals, rites and rituals, seer and sagas, language and mountains, embedded in ageless period of history, speak volumes of unity and diversity with unparalleled cultural cohesion and cultural service.

While the Kashmir has been the highest learning centre of Sanskrit and Persian where early Indo-Aryanic civilization has originated and flourshed, it has also been embracing point of advent of Islam bringing its fold finest traditions of Persian civilization, tolerance, brotherhood and sacrifice.

Ladakh on the other hand, has been the highest and living centre of Tantrayan Buddhism. Jammu, the same way, has been the seat of Rajas and Maharajas which have cemented and enriched the cultural, historical and social bonds of all these diverse ethnic and linguistic divisions of the state. The ancient archeological monuments and remnants speak volume of the district cultural traditions of the state.

Kashmir is rightly said to be Nature's grand finale of beauty. In this masterpiece of earth's creation seasons in strong individuality vie with one another in putting up exquisite patterns of charm and loveliness. Nature has left an indelible mark on the folk performances of Kashmir as they are intimately interlined with the moods and movements of the seasons.

Jammu the land of the Dogras, offer an entirely different fare of dances and music. Over the centuries long spell of seperation from their soldier, husbands and brothers have led the hardy but graceful women of the Duggar to evolve many diverting dances and songs to keep themselves in cheer in their free moments. The songs of seperation the ever increasing yearning for reunion with the beloved, the hard life on the mountain slopes and various other themes connected with their day-to-day life find their echo in folk songs and dances.

Ladakh is the repository of ancient cultural heritage. It is the only place in the world where Tantrayans Buddhism is practised as a way of life. People of this region are deeply drenched in music, dance and drama which embody religious fervour. Ladakhi songs and dances are simple in thought, content and performance to. Ladakhi dances reveal the simple and noble nature of the Ladakhi people. Song and drama both are the means towards salvation.

Some of the popular performing traditions of J&K are as follows :-

Jammu Region :

a) Kud

It is basically a ritual dance performed in honour of Lok Devatas. This dance style is performed mostly during nights. It is spontaneous dance and people of all ages and sexes participate in this folk dance form. Instruments used during this dance are Narshingha, chhaina, flute, drums etc. It is the rhythm of music which contrils the movement of participants. This dance continues for the whole night. Number of participants ranges from 20 to 30 members.


b) Heren

It is a traditional theatre form performed during Lohri festival by 10-15 members. This style is mostly performed in hilly regions of Jammu.


c) Fumenie and Jagarana

This dance style is performed by the ladies on the eve of groom's departure to inlaws house. Both the songs are sung by a group of females consisting 15-20 members. This traditional dance form depicts the feelings and emotions of women folk.

d) Bakh/Gwatri/Kark/Masade

It is a chorous narrative singing sung by a group of 10 singers without the accompaniment of any musical instruments.


e) Gwatri

It is a singing/ dance combined tradition in which the singers narrate some text which is enacted by the Gwatari dancers.


f) Karak

It is a tale ballet singing form sung by a community called 'Jogies'. They narrate a popular folk tale in their dance style, performed by three members with accompaniement of typical folk instrument called 'Rabab'.

g) Benthe

This is chorous singing tradition performed specific community of trible called Gujjar and Bakerwal. Dance is performed by 5-7 members.


Kashmir Region :

a) Bhand Pather

It is a traditional folk theatre style combination of play and dance in a satirical style where social traditions , evils are depicted and performed in various social and cultural functions. Bhand Jashan is performed by a group of 10 to 15 artists in their traditional style accompanied by light music for the entertainment of people.

b) Chakri

It is most popular form of Kashmiri folk music. It has some resemblance with chakra of mountaineous regions of Uttar Pradesh. Normally Garaha, Sarangi, Rabab were the musical instruments used in the past. But now thw harmonium too has made its way in its presentation.


c) Sufiana Music

Sofians musiqui came to Kashmir from Iran in the 15th century. Over the years it has established itself as the classical music form of Kashmir and has incorporated a number of Indian Ragas in its body. Hafiz Nagma in fact, used to be part of sofiana music. The instruments used in this form are Santoor, Sitar, Kashmiri Saz, Wasool or Tabala. In Hafiz Nagma a dancer is a female while her accompanists on various instruments are males. Hafiza moves her feet on musical notes.


There are only a few families in Kashmir who are practising this musical form in Kashmir. Whereas the tallest ustad Ghulam Mohd. Qaleenbaft is unable to move out because of health problems, Ustad Ghulam Mohd. Saznawaz and Ustad Abdul Ghani Namathali are imparting training to their family members and are the practising artists.

Ladakh Region:

a) Marriage songs and dance (wedding dance)

In Ladakh marriage is conducted with great enthusiasm and lasts for at least a couple of days. The main feature of Ladakhi marriage is recitation of long narratives. Marriage songs are sung by the marriage party led by a leader. Singers wear unique costumes especially made for the gay ceremonies.

b) Jabro

This dance form is peculiar to Chang- Thang and Rong areas of Ladakh region. Both males and females face each other forming rows or circles and dance leaping hand in hand forwards and backwards reciting melodious songs.

c) Alley Yate

It is basically the dance of shepherds of Zanskar area of Ladakh region. It is a combination of poetry and dance. This dance is peculiar to the time when people go out of their homes with flocks.



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Culture Of Jammu & Kashmir

Jammu and Kashmir or J&K has the distinctiveness of having multihued, motley of unique cultural blend, differentiating it from the rest of the country. Jammu & Kashmir is not only different in cultural forms and heritage, but also different in geographical, demographically, ethical and social entities from other parts of the country. The state is accurately shaped into a spectrum of variance and variation

Clearly visible in the distinct parts - Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh, all yielding diverse religion, language and culture, but constantly interfusing, making it sparkling specimens of Indian unity in diversity. The various cultural forms like art & architecture, fairs & festivals, rites & rituals, seers & sagas, languages and landscapes, mounted on the ageless era of history, speaks aloud of uniformity and diversity with matchless cultural symmetry & service.

Kashmir has been the highest learning point of Sanskrit and Persian where early Indo-Aryanic civilization has originated and flourished. Ladakh on the other side, has been the highest living centre of Tantrayan Buddhism. Similarly Jammu, has been the axis of Rajas and Maharajas, who have enriched the cultural, historical and social bonds of all these diverse ethnic and linguistic sections of the state. The ancient archeological monuments and remnants of the past are the true picture of the rich cultural traditions of the state.

Kashmir is justly said to be the Nature's grand finale of beauty. In this masterpiece of earth's creation seasons in strong individuality vie with one another in putting up exquisite patterns of charm and loveliness. Nature has left an indelible mark on the folk performances of Kashmir as they are intimately interlined with the moods and movements of the seasons.
Book a tour to Kashmir.

Jammu the land of the Dogras, offer an entirely different fare of dances and music. Over the centuries long spell of seperation from their soldier, husbands and brothers have led the hardy but graceful women of the Duggar to evolve many diverting dances and songs to keep themselves in cheer in their free moments. The songs of seperation the ever increasing yearning for reunion with the beloved, the hard life on the mountain slopes and various other themes connected with their day-to-day life find their echo in folk songs and dances.

Ladakh is the repository of ancient cultural heritage. It is the only place in the world where Tantrayans Buddhism is practised as a way of life. People of this region are deeply drenched in music, dance and drama which embody religious fervour. Ladakhi songs and dances are simple in thought, content and performance to. Ladakhi dances reveal the simple and noble nature of the Ladakhi people. Song and drama both are the means towards salvation.

Kashmir, is a land of fabled beauty and eternal romance, blessed by nature with breath-taking scenery and a glorious climate. The Kashmir valley, a fertile well watered spot, surrounded by high mountains has been described with justification as a "heaven on earth", a produce rich oasis an area not noted for its abundance.
Culture of Jammu & Kashmir

The valley of Kashmir is described as an emerald set in pearls, a land of lakes, clear streams, green turf, magnificent trees and mighty mountains. Although Kashmir has a rich heritage of poets, writers, philosophers, intellectuals and craftsmen but it has basically established itself as an agricultural economy.

Kashmiris form a distinct cultural and ethnic group in the administrative unit of the Himalayan state of Jammu and Kashmir, known as "Kashir" to the inhabitants of the valley and as Kashmir in the official circles. Perched securely among the Himalayas at an average height of 6,000 feet above the sea. North, east and west, range after range of mountains guard the valley from the outer world while on the south it is cut off from the Punjab by rocky barriers fifty to seventy five miles in length.

The valley is a resting place for adventurous traders from distant markets of Yarkand and Central Asia, and it furnished a base for military operations against the wild and turbulent tribes of Shinaki country to the north and north east. More to the east lie the peaceful valleys of Baltistan or Little Thibet, where gentle Baltis lead their harmless lives in a high, dry climate.

Between Kashmir and Skardu (8,873 feet), the chief stronghold of Baltis, are the great mountain plains of Devsai (13,400 feet), and to the east lies the high valley of Dras through which runs the road to Leh and Yarkand. A journey of few days from Kashmir carries one into countries of new languages, customs and religions like the primitive Shins who live along the spurs of mighty Nanga Parbat, the Mongolian Baltis of little Thibet and the simple Ladakhis, Buddhists and polyandrists.

Kashmiris inhabit contiguous areas of Jammu region in Doda, Rajouri, Poonch, Gool, Gulabgarh, Mahour, Dudu and Bani areas of Kathua district. Kashmiri language is spoken in all these areas of Jammu region and ethnically and culturally this forms a compact area along with valley of Kashmir.


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Jammu & Kashmir Info

Jammu and Kashmir is the northern-most state of India, lying mostly in the Himalayan mountains. Jammu and Kashmir shares a border with Himachal Pradesh to the south, Pakistan to the west and People's Republic of China to the north and the east. Jammu and Kashmir consists of three divisions: Jammu, the Vale of Kashmir and Ladakh.

Jammu, the Duggar land where the past still has a living presence. A land of grand ancient temples, and beautiful palaces. All nestling in the foothills of the Himalayas. Jammu is justly famous for its temples. Infact it is known as the city of temples and the every fame of its tends to overshadow its palaces, forts, forests and powerful ziarats. Jammu attracts tens of thousands of Hindu and Muslim pilgrims every year.


The Vale of Kashmir, also known as Kashmir Valley, is famous for its beautiful mountainous landscape. Set like a jewelled crown on the map of India, Kashmir is a many faceted diamond, changing character with the seasons - always extravagantly beautiful. Three Himalayan ranges, Karakoram, Zanaskar and Pir Panjal - snow capped, majestic, frame the landscape from northwest to northeast.

Ladakh, also known as "Little Tibet", is renowned for its remote mountain beauty and Buddhist culture which was established as early as the 2nd century.Known for centuries as the 'land of passes' (La-pass;Dakh-land), Ladakh was described by Fa-hian, who travelled across its inhospitable terrain in 399 A.D., as 'The land where snow never melts and only corn ripens'.

Weather

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In Jammu & Kashmir, the climatic conditions are marked with sudden change and a year can be roughly divided into six seasons of roughly 2 months each:

1. Spring-From March 15 to May 15.
2. Summer-From May 15 to July 15.
3. Rainy Season-From July 15 to Sept. 15.
4. Autumn-From Sept. 15 to Nov. 15.
5. Winter-From Nov. 15 to Jan 15.
6. Ice Cold-From Jan. 15 to March 15.

Tourism

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The Mughal king Jehangir, moved to such an ecstasy by the beauty of Kashmir exclaimed, "if there is a Paradise on earth, it is here, it is here, it is here". Unlike the other Himalayan regions, Kashmir has been the tourists paradise and holiday resort for a long time, probably one of the oldest on the earth.

Places of Tourist Interest

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Amarnath Yatra (Natural Ice Shiva Lingam) : Situated at a height of 3,880 metres in the Himalayas, the cave enshrines a naturally formed ice-lingam, symbol of Lord Shiva, which waxes and wanes with the moon, reaching its maximum dimensions on the day of pilgrimage. This is where, Hindus believe, Lord Shiva explained the secret of salvation to his consort Parvati on a full moon night. Every year in the month of Shravana (July-August), when the moon is full, thousands of devout pilgrims gather before Amarnath Cave in the picturesque Lidder Valley in Kashmir to offer their prayers to Lord Shiva.

Gulmarg : Gulmarg's legendary beauty, prime location and proximity to Srinagar naturally make it one of the premier hill resorts in the country. Originally called 'Gaurimarg' by shepherds, its present name was given in the 16th century by Sultan Yusuf Shah, who was inspired by the sight of its grassy slopes emblazoned with wild flowers. Gulmarg was a favourite haunt of Emperor Jehangir who once collected 21 different varieties of flowers from here. Today Gulmarg is not merely a mountain resort of exceptional beauty- it also has the highest green golf course in the world, at an altitude of 2,650 m, and is the country's premier ski resort in the winter.

Pahalgam : Situated at the confluence of the streams flowing from Sheshnag Lake and the Lidder river, Pahalgam (2,130 m) was once a humble shepherd's village with breathtaking views. Now it is Kashmir's premier resort, cool even during the height of summer when the maximum temperature does not exceed 25Deg C. Around Pahalgam are many places of interest, and because the resort is set between fairly steep hills, it is worth hiring a pony rather than walking. Pony fares are posted at prominent locations. One can indulge in Horse Riding, Golf, Fishing and Trekking.

Patnitop : 112 kms from Jammu, this famous hill resort is perched on a beautiful plateau, at an altitude of 2024 metres across which the Jammu-Srinagar Highway passes. Enveloped by thickly wooded forests, Patnitop offers beautiful picnic spots, peaceful walks and breathtaking views of the of the Chenab basin. In winter, the resort is generally covered with a thick mantle of snow thus providing opportunities for various snow games including skiing. It is the best-developed tourist spot of Jammu and is second to none in its natural charm, climate, pine forests and lush green cover. The occupancy of the huts and Dak Bungalow is full in summer months.

Srinagar : Known as The Lake City, Srinagar is located in the heart of the Kashmir valley at an altitude of 1,730 m above sea level, spread on both sides of the river Jhelum. The Dal and Nagin lakes enhance its picturesque setting, while the changing play of the seasons and the salubrious climate ensures that the city is equally attractive to visitors around the year.

Sonamarg : The drive to Sonamarg is through the Sindh Valley which presents yet another spectacular facet of countryside in Kashmir. Situated at an altitude of 2730 m, Sonamarg ('The meadow of gold') has, as its backdrop, snowy mountains against a cerulean sky. The Sindh River that meanders through the valley abounds with Trout and Mahaseer. Ponies can be hired for the trip up to Thajiwas glacier, which is a major local attraction during the summer months.
Sonamarg is the base of a major trek that passes along several mountain lakes -Vishansar, Kishansar, Gadsar, Satsar and Gangabal. Sonamarg is also the take off station for the drive to Ladakh across the Zojila, a major pass in the Great Himalayan Range, through which the Srinagar-Leh Road passes.

When to Go

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The best period to visit Jammu & Kashmir varies depending on the region as follows: Jammu - October To February, Kashmir - May To October & November To February, Ladakh - Mid June To September.

Interesting Fact

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During colonial times, the laws of Jammu & Kashmir State did not allow for acqusition of immovable property by non-state subjects. To overcome this hurdle, house boats [which move] were devised to allow Europeans to acquire residential premiseses without breaking the law. The Kashmiri's have refurbished the British-inspired houseboats as private hotels, which are now tourist attractions.

Some More Information About Kashmir

Jammu & Kashmir, India is the fixed to northern most part of India like a glittering crown of India with all its glory and luster. Amidst the snow covered peaks and the labyrinthine valleys of its three chief regions-Ladakh, Kashmir, Jammu - eternity is as much a geographical fact as that of time. Travel to this glorious snow wrapped land of India - Jammu & Kashmir, all dressed up to offer you the most exciting of opportunities to make your stay in India a an unforgettable one. Travel to Kashmir and dwell in the land of varied cultures and customs. Make your off hours more fruitful with a tour to this Switzerland of East. Cover yourself with cosy fabrics of Kashmir sipping the special Kashmiri tea and relish the laziz Kashmiri cuisine and make you tour to Kashmir a perfect success. Kashmir - the garden of India, surrounded by pines amidst the white carpet of snow with beautiful lakes, dotted with luxurious house boats and ancient pilgrimages is perfect place to make you holidays truly profitable.

Clearly visible in the distinct parts - Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh, all yielding diverse religion, language and culture, but constantly interfusing, making it sparkling specimens of Indian unity in diversity. The various cultural forms like art & architecture, fairs & festivals, rites & rituals, seers & sagas, languages and landscapes, mounted on the ageless era of history, speaks aloud of uniformity and diversity with matchless cultural symmetry & service.

Kashmir has been the highest learning point of Sanskrit and Persian where early Indo-Aryanic civilization has originated and flourished. Ladakh on the other side, has been the highest living centre of Tantrayan Buddhism. Similarly Jammu, has been the axis of Rajas and Maharajas, who have enriched the cultural, historical and social bonds of all these diverse ethnic and linguistic sections of the state. The ancient archeological monuments and remnants of the past are the true picture of the rich cultural traditions of the state.

Kashmir is justly said to be the Nature's grand finale of beauty. In this masterpiece of earth's creation seasons in strong individuality vie with one another in putting up exquisite patterns of charm and loveliness. Nature has left an indelible mark on the folk performances of Kashmir as they are intimately interlined with the moods and movements of the seasons.
Book a tour to Kashmir

Jammu, the land of the Dogras, offer an entirely different fare of dances and music. Over the centuries long spell of seperation from their soldier, husbands and brothers have led the hardy but graceful women of the Duggar to evolve many diverting dances and songs to keep themselves in cheer in their free moments. The songs of seperation the ever increasing yearning for reunion with the beloved, the hard life on the mountain slopes and various other themes connected with their day-to-day life find their echo in folk songs and dances.

Ladakh, is the repository of ancient cultural heritage. It is the only place in the world where Tantrayans Buddhism is practised as a way of life. People of this region are deeply drenched in music, dance and drama which embody religious fervour. Ladakhi songs and dances are simple in thought, content and performance to. Ladakhi dances reveal the simple and noble nature of the Ladakhi people. Song and drama both are the means towards salvation.

Kashmir, is a land of fabled beauty and eternal romance, blessed by nature with breath-taking scenery and a glorious climate. The Kashmir valley, a fertile well watered spot, surrounded by high mountains has been described with justification as a "heaven on earth", a produce rich oasis an area not noted for its abundance.


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Rape - Jan - Dec 1990

1. Chanapora - 7-3-90 CRPF personnel raided the house in the locality-one woman aged 24 years was taken out of the kitchen and raped by 20 CRPF personnels. Another woman was also raped . Two minor girls of the age of 14 and 16 were molested.
2. Badasgam Village - During the intervening night of 17/18th May,1990, bus #1317 carrying 27 persons holding valid permission from BSF, of a marriage party, was stopped near Badasgam village, district Islamabad crossing about 23.30 hours by BSF patrolling party . The BSF personnel opened indiscriminate firing upon the bus. M. Abdullah S/O Gani Malik R/O Lisser died instantaneously. Bridegroom and eight other persons accompanying him received injuries. Bride and her chamber-maid were gang raped by the BSF personnel . The bride was taken away by them leaving behind chamber-maid and subsequently released after 48 hours . The bus was removed to district Police lines; it had seventy-eight bullet-hole marks. A case was duly registered in the concerned Police station and an inquiry was conducted by the then DIG Kashmir and a medical report also obtained duly proved the lady was raped. However despite the assurances given by the Government from time to time for taking necessary action against the culprits, Government authorities have failed to bring the culprits on record. The normal trend of the Government during these years is to hide the atrocities committed by the Indian armed and paramilitary forces in order to dodge the Amenesty International and the world Human Rights Organizations. This normal trend of dodging is still continuing.
3. PANZGAM DISTRICT PULWAMA - One woman during serch operations at Panzgam was raped on 9.6.1990 at 7P.M by the Army personal. Males were tied to a tree and a 18 year-old unmarried girl was gang-raped by the forces.
4. One woman who had delivered a baby only 30 days earlier was gang-raped by the Army and Paramilitary Forces.
5. A lady was raped by the armed forces of 268 Bn. In this episode 48 personal were involved including an officer.
6. On 14-6-90, 68th Mountain Brigade while combing operations at Threggam, Haigam and Dalipora, molested young ladies and a daughter of one person was subjected to rape. Her body was found full of bruises, flesh of left cheek had been carved-out and the woman folk was compelled to be nude.
7. On 17-6-90, 68Bn Mountain Brigade during crack-down, raped one lady and the act was carried out by six Army Personnel in her own house. The poor girl tried to commit suicide after the brutal attack and has lost her mental balance.
8. On the same date i.e 17-6-90, young ladies were molested and the daughter of one inhabitant in order to save her chastity jumped from the 2nd story; both her legs were fractured and had to be given a plaster cast.
9. On 22-6-90, at Panzipora, one young girl was forcibly made nude, assaulted and compelled to make a nude parade in the village. During this process, Army Personal were scratching flesh from her nude body.
10. On 17-6-90, scores of women were molested by the Army Personal. Markes of tooth bites were visible on the cheeks of the women. Their clothes were torn and forced into nude.
11. On 17-6-90, B.S.F. personnel entered into houses, compelled males to come out of their houses and forcibly raped two ladies at their residence. Again on the same date, at Machter, Chokibal, a couple was arrested and taken to Army camp. Husband was tied and his wife was subjected to rape by six Army personnel. Again on the same date, wife of one person was raped in presence of her husband. Again on the same date, one woman was compelled to take off her cloths in presence of her father. The poor girl was subjected to rape by a number of Army personnel and was left unconscious in a nude condition. Father of the girl was beaten severely and his arm was fractured.
12. On 19-5-90 at Ladervan, one young girl was hanged up side down for four hours on a tree. She was given electric shocks due to which she became unconscious.On recovery, again she was beaten severely. The body of the girl was full of bruises and has lost her mental balance. On the same date, one woman mother of four kids was physically tortured and molested . She was hanged upside down on a tree and then locked in a room where she was given electric shocks and later she was left, believing her dead. Again on the same date, a woman was physically tortured. Cigarette burns were visible on her body and was also subjected to electric shocks.
13. LAL-BAZAR,SRINAGAR - Three unmarried daughters of one respectable family were picked-up by the Indian Armed Forces to Cantonment Area, Srinagar. They were released after two nights, after being subjected to sexual assault. They were released after lot of persuasion by the Director General of Police J&K.
14. ISLAMIA COLLEGE, SRINAGAR - One girl, while she was walking during the period of curfew relaxation was forcibly taken into college premises by the Paramilitary forces and released after two nights during which period she was subjected to sexual assault. It should be pointed out that the College was being used as a picket and an interrogation center by the forces.
15. WADVAN DISTRICT BADGAM - In this District 14 women were gang-raped by the Army and other Paramilitary forces on the intervening night of 25/26June,1990. One of them died at S.M.H.S Hospital, Srinagar(Emergency Ward) on 11-7-90.
16. HANDWARA DISTRICT KUPWARA - 12-7-90, B.S.F Personal cordoned off four villages Chogal for search. This also included the village Saghipora. They ordered all inhabitants to come out of their houses except females between 16 to 22 years age group. They then entered their houses and raped 12 girls.
17. In the month of August,1990, one Chowkidar along with his daughter was going to village Chokibal, Kupwara District; six army personnels tied the father of the lady against a tree and raped her.
18. In village Lushhat, Kupwara, which is close to the line of actual control, a sixteen year old girl and her mother were raped by the forces in the month of August,1990. The District authorities went to the spot immediately after the incident and recorded the statement of witnesses and made the inspection The officers reported the matter to the Divisional Commissioner Srinagar for taking necessary action under law against the culprits involved in the rape incident. The government transferred the officer to some other place, in order to punish him for reporting the matter for action.

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Rape - Jan - Dec 1991

1. On 10-7-91, one lady Shara Khatoon an employee in a private firm "Ansari Motors' Zero-Bridge, SGR., was raped by three armed personnel during late hours. When her brother tried to save her from the hands of the forces, he was beaten. He managed to jump through a window due to which his arm was fractured. In this connection an F.I. R has been registered in Police Station Kothibagh, Sgr.
2. On 26/27-91, during crackdown operations at at Kalaroos, Kupwara, woman folk were molested by the forces.
3. In Arizal Berwa, Badgham District four ladies were raped by the forces during search operations on 12-8-91.
4. On 3-9-91, at Safanagri, Neloora, the forces entered into the houses of the helpless ladies and raped two ladies.
5. On 17-10-91, wife of one Gulla Gani R/O Arigham, Badgham was raped by the forces and when she made hue and cry, the forces shot her died.
6. On 25-9-91, two army personnel raped an Australian lady, namely, Hadeson at Ladakh; later she reported the matter to the local Police and after the registration of case, the victim identified the culprits.
7. On 18-11-91, one woman was raped by the soldiers of 142 B.N (B.S.F.) at Islamabad. On investigating the lady identified one soldier Jawan namely, Bomic.
8. In Hilar Bahi Village of Islamabad District on 5-12-91, the forces cordoned off a number of villages and started indiscriminate firing due to which 20 persons were injured and out of 20 persons five were seriously injured and two persons killed. The forces entered into the houses of the locals and raped four married ladies, including a six months pregnant lady, who later reported the matter to District Authorities Islamabad. An F.I.R has been registered in P/S Dooru Islamabad, which is under investigation. The ladies were medically examined, which established the fact that the said ladies had been raped. The forces in order to harass the people set ablaze 46 houses. After two days of incidents the pregnant lady gave birth to a dead child. Due to the threat of the forces ladies of the locality took shelter in the house of one Gh.Qadir Rather after the forces started setting ablaze the houses of the innocent people. One married lady was dragged out of a room in the said house and on gun point taken to third floor of the building where she was raped by a Sikh armed personnel.The poor lady tried her best to save her chastity but the brutal forces did not pay any heed to her request. She requested them not to commit any inhuman act because she was pregnant but the armed personnel raped her. An another lady aged about 25 was taken into the second floor of the same house and was raped by one more armed personnel. The poor lady offered her wrist watch as a bribe for not committing the inhuman act but the armed personnel raped her and other armed personnel were standing as watchmen on the door.The forces later took the said wrist watch along with them. An another lady who had come to save her house and movable goods was raped in her own house. One more lady who had also came from the field to save her valuables in the houses which the forces had set ablaze, was also raped by the forces. The whole area was under seige for number of days. Later few voluntarily organizations including local journalists, visited the area confirming the incident. A Band was observed in whole of the valley for one day as a mark of protest against the inhuman acts of the forces. Their are number of F.I.R.'s lodged in different Police stations of the state against the forces in which no action has been taken so far by the local Police. The government authorities and their stooges are deliberately avoiding to hand over the paramilitary forces wanted in the said F.I.R.'s. The local Police is helpless. On 8-1-92, the Governor in a press conference which was later reported in the local news papers on 9-1-92, admitted the incident of rape. The people believe that the Government of India is doing all this under a plan to suppress the people with the sole intention that the people of State will give up their the demand of freedom.
9. On 27-12-91, the forces entered into the a house of Gh. Mohd R/O Shilwat, Baramulla and failed in their attempt to rape his wife, on the intervention of her husband. The forces while leaving the house fired at him and he received bullet injuries on his arm.

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Rapa - Jan - Dec 1992

1. On 5-1-92, the forces during late hours entered in a house at Barbar-Shah, Srinagar and committed rape. When it came in the press that an old lady who was mentally upset, has been raped, the public was moved and condemnation came from all quarters. In this regard an F.I.R. stands registered in concerned Police station. After an F.I.R. was registered, the lady was sent to hospital for medical examination; the medical report confirmed the rape.
2. On 13-1-92, at Tul Bugh, Sopore of District Baramulla, the forces entered in to the house of one Gh. Mohd. Bhat and, in the absence of male members, forcibly tried to rape a lady. But upon hue and cry raised by the said lady, the locals came out and forces fired some bullets in air and ran away. The locals later came out in a procession. An F.I.R. for attempt to rape stands registered in the concerned Police station.
3. On 1st August, 1992, two British girls (sisters in relation) namely MS. Stevenson Jenet and Stevenson Joane bearing passport numbers 731038/92 Tv. 324663/92 and 1630668, Tv. 32463/92 respectively went on a Shikara Tour through river Jehlum which passes through the main city. These ladies had arrived at srinagar on 31-7-92. They left in the morning, along with two boatman and a guide. On reaching near Zainakadal bridge located in downtown city, the forces stopped them and took them in a houseboat along with the two sikara drivers and guide. The forces had in a routine matter cordoned off the area under the pretext of search operations. As reported the forces asked them to lie down as the militants were just to attack on them. The forces took the two sikara drivers and guide to some unknown place. When the two sister's asked the forces to leave them as they were tourists, nobody would listen . Then the forces attempted to rape them but as per the ladies, they managed to escape when they jumped into the sikara which was nearby . The people came for their rescue and a pressman namely Qaiser Mirza also interviewed them. When the news came to public and the pressman in an interview on Voice of America heard the news, the government came with a handout that no molestation of these two young ladies has taken place and it was reported in the press that in the army handout the ladies had manipulated the story at the behest of militants in order to defame the forces. In this connection an F.I.R No. 168/92 U/S 376/511 and 354 stands registered in P/S M.R.Gunj, which is pending investigation. In our previous report one lady journalist was raped by the National security Guard Personnel and a final charge sheet had been presented against those culprits as reported. The Government authorities said that one person namely Mohd. Ayub Badyari who was the guide in the sikara, was declared as a Pakistan Trained Militant. The government has everything in their own hands in order to declare a person as a militant or an innocent but after their goal is over. A person after arrest is released half-dead due to the third degree torture and that released person may or may not recover is a question of luck. The government played a master card in order to avoid humiliation at the hands of world community, when they declared M.Ayub. Badyari as militant and the poor , innocent person is still in custody. The two ladies cancelled their tour and left the valley next day. Now they are in their own country and truth can be ascertained form them.
4. At Batakote, Handwara of district Kupwara, the forces had been attacked at Achkote about two kilometers away from the place of incident. The forces had suffered some causality; the forces in order to take revenge, entered the area, and dragged out the locals out of their houses. When the innocent old aged people wanted to inquire about the behavior, the forces fired on the young people. The brutal forces entered into a house and killed three women who tried to intervene after their kiths and kins were shot at by the forces. The forces molested and raped four ladies. When the people came to know about the incident, a number of human right activists and journalists reached the spot and in this connection a case was already registered in the concerned Police station. The lady victims were referred to a doctor for examination in order to ascertain the presence of semen and marks of violence on the victims. The case is under investigation and the local Police in almost in all the cases which have been registered against the forces, have not proceeded under law because of the helplessness better known to the them.
5. On the intervening night of 10/11-10-92, the forces entered into the village of Cheek-E-Saidpora, Shopian in district Pulwama, under the pretext of search operations and asked all the male members to assemble at a particular place for identification purposes. The forces in absence of the male members forcibly raped an 11 years minor girl and five other ladies. On hue and cry of the ladies, the forces were compelled to lift the cordon and the people after entering the homes were narrated the tailful story by the female folk. When the news came known to the public, some of the human right activists went to the spot and were first stopped by the forces but later they entered the village. The victims were taken to hospital for medical check-ups; a lady doctor Safia after medical examination gave a statement that there were positive signs of rape and on the minor girl marks of violence were also seen. This examination was done in presence of Dr. Bashir Ahmad and Dr. A.N.Butt. One lady had given birth of child just some months back. One Doctor namely Dulat Hussain has been arrested by the forces and his whereabouts are not yet known. His mother has complained that he has not returned home after the arrest and all doctors have a reasonable belief that the government is deliberately causing harassment to the doctors to stop them giving honest opinion.
6. On 24-12-92, one shepherd lady was raped by the Indian Armed Forces (BSF) and after registering a complaint in the concerned Police station at Uri of District Baramulla, some jawans of BSF reportedly kidnapped including her kids and husband. The forces have been continuously harassing the people during crackdowns in case somebody complains against them before the authorities.

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Rape - Jan - Dec 1993

1. The Indian Armed Forces molested the wife of one Nazir Ahmad Dar at Aluchabagh, Srinagar on 6-2-93. Two members of the forces during late hours forcibly entered into the house dead drunk under the pretext of search operations with the intention to rape but on making hue and cry the locals of the area raised cries due to this reason the forces did not succeed in their ill design. The next day when a complaint was registered in Police station Sheergari, some officers of the forces and local administration came for on-the-spot inspection and assured the people for taking an action under the law against the culprits. The local Police has not taken any action till date against the culprits and the case is under investigation.
2. At Trehgam of District Kupwara in the first week of February 1993, at Tangwadi two jawans of the Indian Armed Forces forcibly entered into the house of one Mohd. Ramzan Khan and the husband of the lady, namely Mohd. Ramzan Khan was out of home. The forces raped the poor lady one by one. The poor lady with folded hands requested the brutal forces for not committing such an act as she was pregnant but the brutal forces did not relent. The next day when the matter became public, SP. and D.C. Kupwara, visited the spot. The lady identified the BSF personnel in presence of the officers. They were handed over to the concerned officials of BSF and they simply apologised and assured that action under law will be taken against the culprits.
3. Three ladies namely Fahmida, Zamrooda and Bitti of village Saida Bani resident of Kulgam, Islamabad were raped by the forces on 27-5-93 (BSF 78 Btn.) during late hours. The forces of the said BSF Btn. entered their houses and raped them in separate rooms. Their mother was confined to the lawn and despite the cries of her daughters, she could not help the innocent girls. Fahmeeda a teen-aged woman having one son, her virgin sister Bitti aged above 15 years and Zamrooda aged 14 years were raped; this matter was reported to the concerned Police station where FIR No: 3 of 1993 P/S Kulgam was registered on 5-6-93. The poor lady was told by the brutal forces that in case it will come to their notice that this incident has been reported to the authorities, they will set her house ablaze and burn them alive. Also her husband namely, Jalla Sheikh was not present on the date of incident and due to the reason that her daughters may earn a bad name, she did not report the matter to the authorities immediately. Their mother Muneera was confined to the lawn. On 12-6-93 the victim ladies were medically examined at Paripora Hospital; the medical report was positive about the gang-rape. On this date the males had left the village. Fehmedia was taken in a room, her clothes torn and then gang raped by many personnel. Biti's were clothes torn and then after beatings raped by forces due to which she fell unconscious. Zamrooda 's breasts were pulled and cheeks kissed and and then raped by the brutal forces. She some how managed to jump from a window and later when the forces had left her mother brought her from a nearby place. The matter is still in the shelves of the authorities and no challan or charge sheet has been presented before the court.
4. One Mst. Fatima an insane woman was raped by some uniformed persons while she was moving on the road at Lal Bazar, Srinagar. Medical examination of the woman was conducted and the case stands registered with Police Division Lal Bazar, Srinagar. No challan has been presented against anyone as yet.
5. On 19-9-93 the personal of 19th Regiment Army entered into the house of one Mst. Fatima at village Karna and gang raped. The names of the personal have been reported as Puran Singh Hawaldar, Choty Lal Las Naik and Surinder Singh. The matter was reported to the Police concerned where a case under section 302, 376 and 360 RPC was registered against them. After gang rape the woman died. A charge sheet in this regard was produced before the competent court at Kupwara where these persons applied for bail. But the Sessions Judge, Kupwara refused bail. The local Police officer who had investigated the case namely Shabir Ahmad Shah was transferred as a punitive measure.
6. On 22.11.93, the forces during crack-down operation at Warplora Sopore gang raped Mst. Sara W/O Mohammad Rajab Genaie; later when the crack-down was lifted, her dead body with head injury and other multipal injuries on various parts of her body was seen in the nearby area. In this regard the people of the area demonstrated and observed strike; also the local Police started investigation under section 174 CrPC. After conducting the post-mortem doctor Rehana and other doctors reported that marks of violence on the neck , extensive vegina tear on left latrel side, vulval edema. Positive signs of rape and her cause of death due to plhysis due to legature pat on neck and constant power applied. In this regard the investigation is still in progress without any arrest of the culprits
7. One Mst. Saja aged 55 years of village Batengo Bijbeara, Islamabad was raped by the forces on 15-12-93 after the forces cordoned the village and dragged her into a room of her house. The assailants belonged to Rashtariya Rifles. Later, a case was registered in Police station Bijvbeara and is under investigation. Dy. Commissioner Islamabad is said to have written a note to Divisional Commissioner under No: D/C/Camp dated 17-12-93 wherein he has mentioned that Mst. Saja of Awarihal Gundi Hajnipora was medically examined and the report indicates that she had been raped.
8. At Gundi Banihal of Doda district Jammu, Two ladies Sada and Hassina were molested and raped by the forces in the month of December 1993 when the forces after a hand grenade attack cordoned off the area under the pretext of search operations. One person was also arrested.

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