On January 19, the Kashmiri Pandit community observes Remembrance Day, also known as Exodus Day, to mourn the loss of their homes, culture, and lives. This day marks the forced exodus of thousands of Kashmiri Pandits from the Kashmir Valley due to targeted attacks from militants. Despite disputed numbers, the harrowing reality of the violence and genocide against the minority community cannot be denied. The lack of intervention from the government and law enforcement agencies only adds to the pain and trauma of the Kashmiri Pandit community.
The Supreme Court has suggested setting up a courtroom in the Delhi jail for Kashmiri separatist leader Yasin Malik, in response to the Central Bureau of Investigation's objection to his physical presence in a criminal trial for the killing of four Air Force personnel in 1989. The court also raised concerns about Malik's connections with terrorists like Hafiz Saeed and the risk to his security if he is brought to the Jammu court for cross-examination. However, doubts have been raised about the feasibility of online connectivity for Malik's virtual presence in the trial.
The MPs condemned the desecration of holy sites in Jammu and Kashmir and expressed concerns that those who fled persecution have not yet received justice or recognition for the atrocities committed against them.