[VIDEOS] Indian Occupied JK cricket fans jubilant over Pakistan’s thrilling win against India

[MenInG]

The celebrations of Pakistan’s dramatic win over India in the Asia Cup Super-4 round swept to Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) too as cricket fans rejoiced over the sensational victory on Sunday night.

Soon after Pakistan’s win, Kashmiris took to the streets in Srinagar and other parts of the territory and raised the slogans of "Pakistan Zindabad" (Long Live Pakistan).

The youth waved the flags of Pakistan as the valley witnessed fireworks and firecrackers as an expression of celebration and triumph.

Kashmir Media Service (KMS) reported that the Indian army, police and agencies were patrolling the streets to keep the Kashmiri youth confined in their houses. However, it added, the youth in groups came out of their houses, shouted pro-Pakistan and pro-freedom slogans and fired crackers in joy.

The report said that as the Pakistani batsman played the winning stroke on the second last ball, slogans like “Allah-o-Akbar” and “Pakistan Zindabad” were heard from inside the houses and on streets at many places in the occupied territory.

In some videos, circulating on social media, youth were seen dancing, and firing crackers while carrying Pakistani flags. There are numerous other videos wherein the sky is seen lit with huge firework.

All this happened against the instructions of the Modi regime, who had advised the administration in IIOJK to ensure that Kashmiris stay away from watching Sunday’s Pakistan-India match in groups.

Kashmiris in IIOJK have long been expressing their passion for Pakistan despite extreme pressure by India’s illegally deployed military forces in the area.

Read more: India probes Kashmiri students for cheering Pakistan cricket win

Last year in October, around 300 students in two top Srinagar medical colleges burst into celebrations when Pakistan crushed India in the high-octane contest in Dubai during the World T20.

Videos of the students shouting "Long live Pakistan" went viral. Footage also showed thousands of people in the city and several other towns cheering on the streets and setting off firecrackers in support of Pakistan.

However, police in the occupied valley later launched an investigation over the celebration by the Kashmiri youth.

Anti-India sentiment is widespread and deep in the Muslim-majority occupied territory where an armed rebellion has raged for decades by Kashmiris wanting to be part of Pakistan.

India has used the vaguely-worded UAPA legislation against thousands of Kashmiri residents, journalists and dissidents, according to activists. It allows people to be held for six months – often rolled over – without being charged and bail is virtually impossible.

Anger against New Delhi has simmered since August 2019 when Hindu nationalist Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government cancelled the disputed region's semi-autonomy and brought it under direct rule.

(With additional input from APP)

 

[MenInG]

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[sweep_shot]

Great footages.

Good to see they had fun.

 

[cricket geek]

Not just kashmiri muslims , muslims all over India support pakistan. Many Indian Muslims loyalities are with pakistan cricket team . It's not much of a surprise, if you know you know

 

[Hextro]

This is definitely going to hurt the feelings of some people.

 

[Rana]

Very nice seeing them celebrate their country’s win over India

 

[IAJ]

Not just kashmiri muslims , muslims all over India support pakistan. Many Indian Muslims loyalities are with pakistan cricket team . It's not much of a surprise, if you know you know

[MENTION=76058]cricketjoshila[/MENTION]

 

[Rajdeep]

Not just kashmiri muslims , muslims all over India support pakistan. Many Indian Muslims loyalities are with pakistan cricket team . It's not much of a surprise, if you know you know

Absolutely correct. I am eye witness to it myself. Most Indian posters here are reluctant to admit it though.

 

[cricket geek]

Absolutely correct. I am eye witness to it myself. Most Indian posters here are reluctant to admit it though.

Many of our fellow citizens have forced themselves in to denial to save the "secular" nature of our democracy . If you aknowledge this many of your assumption will be shattered. So, it's better to be in denial.

 

[Champ_Pal]

Very nice seeing them celebrate their country’s win over India

They can celebrate. But they will still be under Indian rule.

 

[Champ_Pal]

Many of our fellow citizens have forced themselves in to denial to save the "secular" nature of our democracy . If you aknowledge this many of your assumption will be shattered. So, it's better to be in denial.

From my experience, all Indian Muslims support India against any nation except for Pakistan and to some extent Bangladesh. Their hair stands up whenever they see a players with Muslim names playing against India. They are not shy in saying that they support Pakistan and Muslim nations.

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

Can you seriously blame them? They are already treated like Pakistanis in India.

 

[Villager6964]

Not just kashmiri muslims , muslims all over India support pakistan. Many Indian Muslims loyalities are with pakistan cricket team . It's not much of a surprise, if you know you know

I m a gujjar muslim from Jammu and most of the Gujjar Muslims(99.9 percent of Gujjars) support Pakistan.

Gujjars suffered the most in 1947 and we hate india with passion.

I don't know much about other Indian muslims much though. I think many support Pakistan but there are indian supporters as well.

From my interaction with few muslims from West Bengal they support India.

 

[Champ_Pal]

Can you seriously blame them? They are already treated like Pakistanis in India.

This was in 80's and 90's. Before the advent of Hindutva BJP. The support was always there.

 

[Villager6964]

Here in Jammu the most famous place where muslims show their support for Pakistan in open was being regulated by police.

Police was patrolling all night so that muslims don't burst fire crackers and don't celebrate.

 

[IAJ]

I m a gujjar muslim from Jammu and most of the Gujjar Muslims(99.9 percent of Gujjars) support Pakistan.

Gujjars suffered the most in 1947 and we hate india with passion.

I don't know much about other Indian muslims much though. I think many support Pakistan but there are indian supporters as well.

From my interaction with few muslims from West Bengal they support India.

You will get your independence in sha Allah. I salute your bravery brother.

 

[KingKhanWC]

They can celebrate. But they will still be under Indian rule.

Occupation to be accurate.

Great to see hundreds out together enjoying themselves. Lets hope Pak win the Cup for more celebrations.

India can continue its heinous occupation and crimes, these people will never accept living under India. Eventually they will gain their freedom.

 

[PakLFC]

They will be celebrating even more today after India were again humbled by Sri Lanka! I hear that the Pakistanis have made the life of Indian's absolutely miserable in Leicester and many other area's of the UK today! India is almost out of the tournament, happy days! They were too cocky again after their first win over Pak.

 

[Champ_Pal]

Occupation to be accurate.

Great to see hundreds out together enjoying themselves. Lets hope Pak win the Cup for more celebrations.

India can continue its heinous occupation and crimes, these people will never accept living under India. Eventually they will gain their freedom.

Eventually

The only way they can get independence is if ever Pakistan becomes an economic and military super power and puts pressure on India along with other Super power Arab nations to give freedom to Kashmiris.

Until then, it will be a pipe dream for separatist Kashmiris. They can enjoy these Choti Choti Kushiyan.

 

[Hitman]

Occupation to be accurate.

Great to see hundreds out together enjoying themselves. Lets hope Pak win the Cup for more celebrations.

India can continue its heinous occupation and crimes, these people will never accept living under India. Eventually they will gain their freedom.

By pelting stones at the Indian army? Or by celebrating Pakistan's day of independence? Or by supporting Pakistan over India in cricket matches?

 

[Bhaag Viru Bhaag]

Are there any members from J&K here who can confirm the same? Did anyone celebrate around you? [MENTION=131678]Madplayer[/MENTION]

 

[IMMY69]

By pelting stones at the Indian army? Or by celebrating Pakistan's day of independence? Or by supporting Pakistan over India in cricket matches?

No.
Because it is in their soul.

 

[cricket geek]

From my experience, all Indian Muslims support India against any nation except for Pakistan and to some extent Bangladesh. Their hair stands up whenever they see a players with Muslim names playing against India. They are not shy in saying that they support Pakistan and Muslim nations.

Why should they be shy , they can justify anything in the name of secularism and secularist and many more will be out defending secularism.

 

[BunnyRabbit]

Not just kashmiri muslims , muslims all over India support pakistan. Many Indian Muslims loyalities are with pakistan cricket team . It's not much of a surprise, if you know you know

It's definitely a surprise for me.

 

[cricket geek]

It's definitely a surprise for me.

I am surprised by your naivete.

 

[BunnyRabbit]

I am surprised by your naivete.

Well haven't ever met or talked to a Muslim from IOK and India. So I didn't know that.

 

[Bewal Express]

Not just kashmiri muslims , muslims all over India support pakistan. Many Indian Muslims loyalities are with pakistan cricket team . It's not much of a surprise, if you know you know

As they should be after the way you guys treat them.

 

[Bewal Express]

Can you seriously blame them? They are already treated like Pakistanis in India.

The Ind Muslims i know support Ind and that is a surprise to me. There was one kid in my school from Hyderabad and he would goad the desis( in a playful manner) after any Ind victory. On the other the Kashmiris feel and Support PK

 

[cricket geek]

As they should be after the way you guys treat them.

Who is 'you guys' ? I am responsible for my and nobody else's. Many use this guilt triping tactics, I ain't falling for it.

 

[cricket geek]

The Ind Muslims i know support Ind and that is a surprise to me. There was one kid in my school from Hyderabad and he would goad the desis( in a playful manner) after any Ind victory. On the other the Kashmiris feel and Support PK

Smart play, using anecdote as an evidence. Just like how can I be racist I have a black friend or I am not homophobic because I know one person who is gay .

 

[cricket geek]

Can you seriously blame them? They are already treated like Pakistanis in India.

What does the above statement even mean ?

 

[Sirris]

Since Pakistan is not going to “liberate” Kashmir anytime soon, i guess these small joys is all we got

 

[Bewal Express]

Smart play, using anecdote as an evidence. Just like how can I be racist I have a black friend or I am not homophobic because I know one person who is gay .

And your evidence is based on?

 

[Bewal Express]

What does the above statement even mean ?

It means that your suspicions are based on your expectations. If I treat people badly, I don't expect them to love me. I hope it doesn't go over your head.

 

[waheed_sofi]

Are there any members from J&K here who can confirm the same? Did anyone celebrate around you [/MENTION]

I am from Kashmir, I can give you a real account. There were celebrations all over Kashmir but it was a muted one. Reason being, there are heavy Armed barricades in every lane in Kashmir now since 370 abrogation.
There were firecracker celebration but the same, at places where police presence seemed far. But I can give 100% assurance, whole of the Kashmir was celebrating in their homes.
In NIT Srinagar (National Importance College where the majority of the Students studying are from outside) the administration had to bring Police personnel into the Campus before match started. And many notices were circulated to the students against Watching matches in groups or celebrations.
In the 2016 WC semis, when India lost against WI, there were many schuffles amongst the students in the college, many students were injured, police had to be brought in to calm down the situations, that was the highlight for the Indian Media for over a month and College was locked for that period.
The same is the case with other institutions here.
Last Year, When Pakistan won, a full batch of Kashmiri Girls students studying in the local Medical College were threatened to be expelled after a celebration video went viral.
In Kashmir, everyone supports the Pakistani Cricket team, Young-Old, Men-Women, everyone. My Grandmothers are in their 80s, even they follow, Support and celebrate PCT.
Even they know Babar Azam, Shaheen.
Shahid Afridi is still their favourite.
Even the ones who are not interested in cricket watch Pakistani match and support passionately.
When Pakistan loses against India, yahan matam jaisa hota ha.
In my Village , I have seen people, even the ones who are not as much literate, discussing the Pakistani Economy, recent floods, IKs termination, Taliban, etc and other Pakistani national issue.
Reason being they love Pakistan.
They don't relate Indian issues as theirs.

PS: There are many many people here who have a very high respect for Virat Kohli and support him. Recently, when he scored his 100, I saw many people here applauding him.

 

[Champ_Pal]

Since Pakistan is not going to “liberate” Kashmir anytime soon, i guess these small joys is all we got

I like your way of thinking. Its the little things that keeps the life moving.

 

[Champ_Pal]

I am from Kashmir, I can give you a real account. There were celebrations all over Kashmir but it was a muted one. Reason being, there are heavy Armed barricades in every lane in Kashmir now since 370 abrogation.
There were firecracker celebration but the same, at places where police presence seemed far. But I can give 100% assurance, whole of the Kashmir was celebrating in their homes.
In NIT Srinagar (National Importance College where the majority of the Students studying are from outside) the administration had to bring Police personnel into the Campus before match started. And many notices were circulated to the students against Watching matches in groups or celebrations.
In the 2016 WC semis, when India lost against WI, there were many schuffles amongst the students in the college, many students were injured, police had to be brought in to calm down the situations, that was the highlight for the Indian Media for over a month and College was locked for that period.
The same is the case with other institutions here.
Last Year, When Pakistan won, a full batch of Kashmiri Girls students studying in the local Medical College were threatened to be expelled after a celebration video went viral.
In Kashmir, everyone supports the Pakistani Cricket team, Young-Old, Men-Women, everyone. My Grandmothers are in their 80s, even they follow, Support and celebrate PCT.
Even they know Babar Azam, Shaheen.
Shahid Afridi is still their favourite.
Even the ones who are not interested in cricket watch Pakistani match and support passionately.
When Pakistan loses against India, yahan matam jaisa hota ha.
In my Village , I have seen people, even the ones who are not as much literate, discussing the Pakistani Economy, recent floods, IKs termination, Taliban, etc and other Pakistani national issue.
Reason being they love Pakistan.
They don't relate Indian issues as theirs.

PS: There are many many people here who have a very high respect for Virat Kohli and support him. Recently, when he scored his 100, I saw many people here applauding him.

Why do you think Kashmiris like Pakistan so much? Is it only because of religion?

 

[cricket geek]

I m a gujjar muslim from Jammu and most of the Gujjar Muslims(99.9 percent of Gujjars) support Pakistan.

Gujjars suffered the most in 1947 and we hate india with passion.

I don't know much about other Indian muslims much though. I think many support Pakistan but there are indian supporters as well.

From my interaction with few muslims from West Bengal they support India.

On side note: lo bhai gujjar muslim tumhari community se pehla representative Gulam ali
Rajya sabha me aa gaya hai ,thanks to Modi govt.

 

[Bewal Express]

I am from Kashmir, I can give you a real account. There were celebrations all over Kashmir but it was a muted one. Reason being, there are heavy Armed barricades in every lane in Kashmir now since 370 abrogation.
There were firecracker celebration but the same, at places where police presence seemed far. But I can give 100% assurance, whole of the Kashmir was celebrating in their homes.
In NIT Srinagar (National Importance College where the majority of the Students studying are from outside) the administration had to bring Police personnel into the Campus before match started. And many notices were circulated to the students against Watching matches in groups or celebrations.
In the 2016 WC semis, when India lost against WI, there were many schuffles amongst the students in the college, many students were injured, police had to be brought in to calm down the situations, that was the highlight for the Indian Media for over a month and College was locked for that period.
The same is the case with other institutions here.
Last Year, When Pakistan won, a full batch of Kashmiri Girls students studying in the local Medical College were threatened to be expelled after a celebration video went viral.
In Kashmir, everyone supports the Pakistani Cricket team, Young-Old, Men-Women, everyone. My Grandmothers are in their 80s, even they follow, Support and celebrate PCT.
Even they know Babar Azam, Shaheen.
Shahid Afridi is still their favourite.
Even the ones who are not interested in cricket watch Pakistani match and support passionately.
When Pakistan loses against India, yahan matam jaisa hota ha.
In my Village , I have seen people, even the ones who are not as much literate, discussing the Pakistani Economy, recent floods, IKs termination, Taliban, etc and other Pakistani national issue.
Reason being they love Pakistan.
They don't relate Indian issues as theirs.

PS: There are many many people here who have a very high respect for Virat Kohli and support him. Recently, when he scored his 100, I saw many people here applauding him.

Its bizarre that so many PKs and by the sounds of it some Kashmiris, have taken to Kohli. Have I missed something about him.

 

[cricket geek]

It means that your suspicions are based on your expectations. If I treat people badly, I don't expect them to love me. I hope it doesn't go over your head.

Lol going above my head. Many in India have Stockholm syndrome, you can see it in the liberal circles of India. They have a very romantic view towards a particular type of oppressors.

 

[cricket geek]

And your evidence is based on?

Evidence for what ? Be particular.

 

[Bewal Express]

Evidence for what ? Be particular.

You made the claim and claimed mine was anecdotal so let's see your evidence. Can you upload the testimonies. Thanks in advance

 

[cricket geek]

You made the claim and claimed mine was anecdotal so let's see your evidence. Can you upload the testimonies. Thanks in advance

Testimonials, are you all right.
Search for news reports and read them and if you don't want to do that then keep looking for testimonials.

 

[cricket geek]

Posts are being deleted, that's interesting.

 

[IAJ]

Posts are being deleted, that's interesting.

What's interesting about that?

 

[Major]

I supported Afg against Pakistan, and this did not sit well with many posters here who started to question my nationality and background.

SO now watch them talk about freedom etc when it comes to Kashmiri Indians supporting Pakistan ...

Its just our hypocrisy, when we are no different

 

[maverick85]

I supported Afg against Pakistan, and this did not sit well with many posters here who started to question my nationality and background.

SO now watch them talk about freedom etc when it comes to Kashmiri Indians supporting Pakistan ...

Its just our hypocrisy, when we are no different

Major bro, your avatar looks like atta tarar minus the tache. Is that you?

 

[FearlessRoar]

The Jammu and Kashmir Police have arrested seven Kashmiri students under an anti-terror law for allegedly shouting pro-Pakistan slogans after India’s loss to Australia during the finals of the recently concluded World Cup.

A first information report (FIR) has been filed by Ganderbal police station under Section 13 (advocating, abetting or inciting any unlawful activity) of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act, 1967 (UAPA) and Sections 505 (inciting communal violence) and 506 (criminal intimidation) in connection with the incident.

Sources said that the incident took place on November 19 at one of the two undergraduate hostels of the Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agriculture Science and Technology in the Ganderbal district, after India lost to Australia in the finals. They said that there was sloganeering allegedly inside the hostel, where some local students stay.

The alleged slogan-shouting was filmed by non-local students and handed over to police.The FIR was filed on the basis of a complaint by Sachin Bains, a student of the Faculty of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry at the university.

The suspects have been identified as Umer, Asif, Mohsin, Tauqeer, Khali, Sameer, and Ubaid Gulzar who are enrolled in different courses at the university. Most of them are believed to be on the verge of completing their degrees, officials said.

A first information report (FIR) has been filed by Ganderbal police station under Section 13 (advocating, abetting or inciting any unlawful activity) of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act, 1967 (UAPA) and Sections 505 (inciting communal violence) and 506 (criminal intimidation) in connection with the incident.

Sources said that the incident took place on November 19 at one of the two undergraduate hostels of the Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agriculture Science and Technology in the Ganderbal district, after India lost to Australia in the finals.

They said that there was sloganeering allegedly inside the hostel, where some local students stay. The alleged slogan-shouting was filmed by non-local students and handed over to police.The FIR was filed on the basis of a complaint by Sachin Bains, a student of the Faculty of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry at the university.

Source: The Wire

Seven Kashmiri Students Arrested Over 'Pro-Pakistan' Slogans After India's Cricket World Cup Loss

According to the FIR, the alleged incident took place at an undergraduate hostel of the Sher-e-Kashmir University in Ganderbal district after India lost World Cup final to Australia on November 19.

m.thewire.in

 

[The Bald Eagle]

It makes feel good to see how passionately kashmiris support Pakistan and cherish India's losses. But a great pity they haven't attained the freedom yet to live with those with whom their hearts throb.

 

[FearlessRoar]

No passion can be killed by aggression. A kind note for the Indian government.

 

[Champ_Pal]

No passion can be killed by aggression. A kind note for the Indian government.

Indian Government is a member of PP?

 

[DeadlyVenom]

I supported Afg against Pakistan, and this did not sit well with many posters here who started to question my nationality and background.

SO now watch them talk about freedom etc when it comes to Kashmiri Indians supporting Pakistan ...

Its just our hypocrisy, when we are no different

Were you arrested? Beaten up?

 

[Champ_Pal]

It makes feel good to see how passionately kashmiris support Pakistan and cherish India's losses. But a great pity they haven't attained the freedom yet to live with those with whom their hearts throb.

Pakistan Government is unable to feed its current population and still wants more millions to join them? This is like a broke dad wanting to have hundred more kids.

 

[Champ_Pal]

Were you arrested? Beaten up?

If he says he wants to join Afghanistan and slogans in support of it, he will be arrested and put in jail too I guess.

 

[sweep_shot]

I supported Afg against Pakistan, and this did not sit well with many posters here who started to question my nationality and background.

SO now watch them talk about freedom etc when it comes to Kashmiri Indians supporting Pakistan ...

Its just our hypocrisy, when we are no different

As a Pakistani, why would you support Afghanistan against Pakistan? That's a bit unusual.

 

[Major]

Were you arrested? Beaten up?

no, but there are still people that cannot accept why someone is supporting another team and not their country and think this is close to treason.

 

[The Bald Eagle]

Pakistan Government is unable to feed its current population and still wants more millions to join them? This is like a broke dad wanting to have hundred more kids.

Bro, a broken dad who is considerate towards his children even with no money is more dearer to them than a cruel step mother. Hope you got the point.

 

[Champ_Pal]

Bro, a broken dad who is considerate towards his children even with no money is more dearer to them than a cruel step mother. Hope you got the point.

Indian Kashmiris are far better off than Pakistani Kashmiris. Indian Kashmir is on the way up. Can't say the same about Pakistani Kashmiris.

 

[The Bald Eagle]

Indian Kashmiris are far better off than Pakistani Kashmiris. Indian Kashmir is on the way up. Can't say the same about Pakistani Kashmiris.

Then why do they celebrate Pakistan's success? Can't fathom that.

 

[Champ_Pal]

Then why do they celebrate Pakistan's success? Can't fathom that.

Delusions of religion.

With rising incomes, they will realize they are better off in India. It will take time.

 

[pillionrider]

No passion can be killed by aggression.

But it can be bought. Just a matter of time before most Kashmiris feel happier to identify as Indian.

That's just reality.

 

[FearlessRoar]

The Jammu and Kashmir Police have arrested seven Kashmiri students under an anti-terror law for allegedly shouting pro-Pakistan slogans after India’s loss to Australia during the finals of the recently concluded World Cup.

A first information report (FIR) has been filed by Ganderbal police station under Section 13 (advocating, abetting or inciting any unlawful activity) of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act, 1967 (UAPA) and Sections 505 (inciting communal violence) and 506 (criminal intimidation) in connection with the incident.

Sources said that the incident took place on November 19 at one of the two undergraduate hostels of the Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agriculture Science and Technology in the Ganderbal district, after India lost to Australia in the finals. They said that there was sloganeering allegedly inside the hostel, where some local students stay.

The alleged slogan-shouting was filmed by non-local students and handed over to police.The FIR was filed on the basis of a complaint by Sachin Bains, a student of the Faculty of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry at the university.

The suspects have been identified as Umer, Asif, Mohsin, Tauqeer, Khali, Sameer, and Ubaid Gulzar who are enrolled in different courses at the university. Most of them are believed to be on the verge of completing their degrees, officials said.

A first information report (FIR) has been filed by Ganderbal police station under Section 13 (advocating, abetting or inciting any unlawful activity) of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act, 1967 (UAPA) and Sections 505 (inciting communal violence) and 506 (criminal intimidation) in connection with the incident.

Sources said that the incident took place on November 19 at one of the two undergraduate hostels of the Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agriculture Science and Technology in the Ganderbal district, after India lost to Australia in the finals.

They said that there was sloganeering allegedly inside the hostel, where some local students stay. The alleged slogan-shouting was filmed by non-local students and handed over to police.The FIR was filed on the basis of a complaint by Sachin Bains, a student of the Faculty of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry at the university.

Source: The Wire

Seven Kashmiri Students Arrested Over 'Pro-Pakistan' Slogans After India's Cricket World Cup Loss

According to the FIR, the alleged incident took place at an undergraduate hostel of the Sher-e-Kashmir University in Ganderbal district after India lost World Cup final to Australia on November 19.

m.thewire.in

An Indian court has granted bail to seven Kashmiri students who were arrested under anti-terror laws for allegedly celebrating Australia's victory over India in the men's Cricket World Cup final last month, a lawyer said on Sunday.

The students from an agriculture university were detained in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) after one student filed a complaint accusing them of using anti-India slogans and cheering for Pakistan along with Australia after the match.

Source: Reuters

 

[Bewal Express]

An Indian court has granted bail to seven Kashmiri students who were arrested under anti-terror laws for allegedly celebrating Australia's victory over India in the men's Cricket World Cup final last month, a lawyer said on Sunday.

The students from an agriculture university were detained in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) after one student filed a complaint accusing them of using anti-India slogans and cheering for Pakistan along with Australia after the match.

Source: Reuters

Anti terror laws? This is a country that goes around murdering the citizens of other countries and it charges with terrorism for celebrations of India's defeat.

 

[Bewal Express]

But it can be bought. Just a matter of time before most Kashmiris feel happier to identify as Indian.

That's just reality.

Never going to happen. You think they will forget the murder, rape and disappearances of their fellow citizens.

 

[Champ_Pal]

Never going to happen. You think they will forget the murder, rape and disappearances of their fellow citizens.

How many Kashmirs are lining up at the Pak border to enter as refugees? If the situation is as bad as you describe, why is there no Indian Muslims willing to move to Pakistan?
OTOH, I see Hindus and Sikhs queuing up to migrate to India.

Kashmirs are slowly joining mainstream. They know where their future lies and what will benefit them. The Islamic card is getting slowly ineffective.

 

[aboveandbeyond]

What shallow minded mentality. Arresting people for celebrating the oppossition victory.

Unfortunately one thing money can't change is genetic DNA.

 

[Bewal Express]

How many Kashmirs are lining up at the Pak border to enter as refugees? If the situation is as bad as you describe, why is there no Indian Muslims willing to move to Pakistan?
OTOH, I see Hindus and Sikhs queuing up to migrate to India.

Kashmirs are slowly joining mainstream. They know where their future lies and what will benefit them. The Islamic card is getting slowly ineffective.

Why should they leave their homeland. Isn't that what you guys always wanted and replace them with Hindus. Israel and Ind have a lot in common

 

[ElRaja]

Delusions of religion.

With rising incomes, they will realize they are better off in India. It will take time.

they already realise they are better off economically with india, but they know the price they pay for that will be the eventual ethnic dilution of kashmiris in Kashmir. its not about religion even, its far more ethnic now.

those who are cool with that are cool with india, but the sizeable amount who are not cool with that will say and do everything that challenges the integrationist view, even if that means saying things which are pro Pakistan when most are not, most actually dislike Pakistan* they simply just hate india and who they see as its occupying forces a lot more.

*given the rationale was that they believe pakistan has no interest in the Kashmiri cause, and uses them for political point scoring domestically, also they realise pakistan is a basket case economy that cannot protect them or challenge india.

 

[Champ_Pal]

they already realise they are better off economically with india, but they know the price they pay for that will be the eventual ethnic dilution of kashmiris in Kashmir. its not about religion even, its far more ethnic now.

those who are cool with that are cool with india, but the sizeable amount who are not cool with that will say and do everything that challenges the integrationist view, even if that means saying things which are pro Pakistan when most are not, most actually dislike Pakistan* they simply just hate india and who they see as its occupying forces a lot more.

*given the rationale was that they believe pakistan has no interest in the Kashmiri cause, and uses them for political point scoring domestically, also they realise pakistan is a basket case economy that cannot protect them or challenge india.

There is no ethnic cleansing going on in ind nor it ever happened or will happen.
Muslim population has increased 5 times since India’s independence. This is just fear mongering.
95% of muslims in India are native Hindus who accepted Islam. They are also true sons of the soil. No one will be forced out.

 

[ElRaja]

There is no ethnic cleansing going on in ind nor it ever happened or will happen.
Muslim population has increased 5 times since India’s independence. This is just fear mongering.
95% of muslims in India are native Hindus who accepted Islam. They are also true sons of the soil. No one will be forced out.

i never spoke about ethnic cleansing, i wrote about dilution, two completely different things, and kashmiris dont see Muslim non-kashmiris as the same ethnicity as them, also "native hindu", whatever that is, is not an ethnicity.

your last comment is clearly not reflective of the hardline hindu nationalists within your country who would welcome kashmiri Muslims mass migrating to Pakistan

 

[FearlessRoar]

The blanket of snow covering one of the prominent cricket grounds at the Magam neighborhood of Budgam district on the Indian side of Kashmir has melted. The ground is set to host a monthlong local cricket tournament from March 3. Hundreds of youths from various parts of the valley will compete for a $3,000 cash prize.

Cricket, originating in Britain, was historically enjoyed for fitness and leisure. It is the second most popular sport worldwide after soccer with approximately 2 billion fans and is the most commonly played game in the Himalayan region. However, the sport has now become a source of income for thousands of individuals in Kashmir amid rising unemployment.

"Every year hundreds of tournaments are organized by local people without any help from the government. Thousands of people, including players, commentators, broadcasters, umpires, etcetera make a living by being part of these tournaments," Mushtaq War, a local cricket tournament broadcaster on social media, told VOA. "The match fee varies according to the talent of an individual ranging from $10 to $75 per game," he added.

According to War, everyone associated with local cricket tournaments makes enough money to support their families.

"Sixty-four teams will be part of the Magam tournament," War said. "The entire money will be circulated among the people involved in the tournament directly or indirectly," he added.

Imtiyaz Ahmad Munshi, a member of local cricket organization Cricket Fraternity Dalgate, told VOA that funds to host local tournaments primarily come from tournament fees and sponsorships provided by local businessmen.

"Teams hailing from north, south, and central Kashmir participate in these tournaments after paying the entry fee," Munshi said. "Local businessmen support organizers by sponsoring these events," he said, adding that sponsors in return receive benefits such as "tax reductions for promoting sports."

Munish alleged organizers lack support from the Jammu Kashmir Cricket Association, or JKCA, a registered Society that runs cricket in Jammu and Kashmir, and J&K Sports Council, a government body responsible for the promotion and development of sports in J&K, despite the fact that they are promoting and encouraging youngsters to participate in sports related activities.

Majid Dar, a JKCA Cricket Development official, told VOA that the cricket body of Kashmir only facilitates the events affiliated with BCCI, the governing body of Cricket in India. 'We cannot provide any kind of facility to anyone. We have a busy schedule and besides all this we provide employment to 150 people in Jammu and Kashmir," Dar said.

"JKCA is not visible when it comes to organizing local cricket tournaments. Moreover, J&K Sports Council charges a hefty amount from organizers to conduct cricket tournaments," Munshi said. "We don’t refuse to pay the money but we expect the J&K Sports Council to maintain the fields at least," he said, adding that at present even a brief drizzle renders the grounds unfit for play for several days due to "water accumulation."

"Players and organizers have on multiple occasions contributed from their own pockets to maintain the condition of the ground," Munshi said. "Youth expect the same level of commitment from the government," he added.

Nuzhat Gull, secretary of the J&K Sports Council, told VOA her office collects fees from organizers of commercial tournaments, clarifying that such events do not fall under the Prime Minister’s Sports Development Scheme. The scheme is designed to enhance sports infrastructure and foster sporting activities throughout India.
"We don’t impose fees for non-commercial sporting events," Gull told VOA. "However, for commercial cricket tournaments organizers are required to cover expenses and the department doesn’t offer exemptions in such instances," she said.

Faisal Dar, a young cricketer from the Dalgate neighborhood of Srinagar, expressed disappointment and highlighted the disparity between the efforts of local communities and the government in actively involving youth in sports.

"Government officials often only help those they favor leaving the rest feeling ignored," Dar said. "We would have been happier if the government built better sports facilities and helped folks like us who rely on local tournaments for a living," he added. Gull told VOA the criticisms of the council are "all baseless," and refused further comment.

Dar said they approached authorities many times to install high-intensity artificial light to promote night sports in Kashmir, especially in Srinagar and other major cities and towns.

"Not much has been done regarding the installation of the night lights," Dar said. "Locals are taking on responsibilities that should be handled by the government yet the government claims credit for everything," he added.

The people organizing local events, Dar said, have saved the lives of many individuals. He said that many athletes were depressed or were using drugs because of unemployment.

"These organizers let them play cricket again and even helped them find jobs thus allowing them a fresh beginning in life," he said. "If this is not service to humanity, I wonder what is?" he said, adding Kashmir needs such attempts or else people will suffer a lot "physically as well as mentally."

VOA

Cricket Tournaments in Indian-Administered Kashmir Boost Local Economy

Cricket is the most commonly played game in the Himalayan region

www.voanews.com

 

[FearlessRoar]

It's disappointing that Kashmiris from IOJK haven't gotten enough chances in international cricket despite their talent. They've proven themselves in domestic games. Every player deserves a fair shot.

 

[Champ_Pal]

It's disappointing that Kashmiris from IOJK haven't gotten enough chances in international cricket despite their talent. They've proven themselves in domestic games. Every player deserves a fair shot.

Umran Malik was given chances. He is all pace and no brains. Gets carted around mercilessly. He needs to prove in IPL that he has improved. At the moment, he is not good enough to play for India. I see him as another Varun Aaron.