APHC Hails Operation Bunyan-um-Marsoos as Pakistan Marks First Anniversary
The All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) has described Operation Bunyan-um-Marsoos as a remarkable demonstration of professional excellence and the superior military capabilities of Pakistan.
Military Significance and Response
In a statement issued from Srinagar, APHC spokesman Advocate Abdul Rashid Minhas stated that the operation represented a befitting response to Indian aggression that had been carried out under the cover of darkness. According to Minhas, the operation has written a new chapter in military history.
The APHC has called upon the international community to take serious notice of what it described as India’s expansionist ambitions and stubbornness. The organization urged global powers to exert pressure on New Delhi to resolve the Kashmir dispute in accordance with relevant UN resolutions.
Commemorations and Administrative Changes in IIOJK
Marking the first anniversary of Operation Bunyan-um-Marsoos, posters have appeared across various areas of IIOJK paying tribute to the armed forces of Pakistan.
Simultaneously, the BJP-led Indian government has taken steps to further curtail the authority of the elected government within the occupied territory. This has been achieved by granting sweeping powers to the Lieutenant Governor appointed by New Delhi.
These expanded powers include the ability to:
- Intercept calls and messages;
- Conduct surveillance and the decryption of communications;
- Suspend telecom services.
Analysis and Potential Outlook
The convergence of anniversary commemorations and the consolidation of power by the Lieutenant Governor suggests a period of heightened tension in the region. The granting of surveillance and communication-interception powers may indicate a shift toward tighter administrative control by New Delhi over the occupied territory.
Looking forward, these developments could lead to further diplomatic friction. The APHC’s appeal to the international community suggests that they may seek increased external pressure on India to adhere to UN resolutions. The expanded authority of the Lieutenant Governor is likely to further diminish the influence of the territory’s elected government, which may impact local governance and civil liberties.
