180 WITH 24 IN CUSTODY MARTYRED DURING JULY IN KASHMIR

August 1, 2004 - (Kashmir Media Service) In occupied Kashmir, the Indian army continuing its state terrorism, martyred another 180 Kashmiris during the month of July 2004 including 173 men, 2 women and 4 children. Twenty four Kashmiris were martyred in custody.

According to statistical data compiled by Research Section of Kashmir Media Service, 25 women were widowed and 76 children orphaned as a result of killing of their husbands/fathers by the occupation troops during the period under review.

Twenty two women fell victim to molestation and gang rape by the Indian army personnel during the outgoing month. Around 37 Kashmiris mostly youth kidnapped by Indian army disappeared under mysterious circumstances in custody during July 2004.

Indian occupation army personnel tortured and critically injured 633 innocent civilians and arrested another 207 persons on fake charges during the preceding month.

In its orgy of wreckage and plunder, the Indian army arsoned 86 residential houses and shops during last month.
According to the details verified by KMS, 7554 Kashmiri civilians are under detention at present in various jails and interrogation centers across occupied Kashmir and India.

From: http://www.pakistantimes.net/2004/08/02/kashmir2.htm