Fake Indian news peddlers linked to Indian agencies are propagating false narratives about Kashmir
By Raies Mir
1. After silencing media and political voices in IIOJK using black laws and crackdowns, Indian media outlets—including theprint.in and /dfrac.org —are now threatening and attempting to silence Kashmiris both inside the region and abroad.
2. Several Indian outlets are spreading misinformation, allegedly planted by intelligence agencies such as MI and RAW, acting as their mouthpieces. They are intimidating Kashmiri people, issuing threats, and operating under the influence of the Indian Home Ministry.
3. This has become their pattern. In IIOJK, media outlets have reportedly abused and threatened Kashmiris on the ground while concealing the real situation. Meanwhile, the Kashmiri diaspora continues to highlight ground realities with fact-finding report and refuses to be silenced. They remain committed to sharing truthful accounts of the territory.
4. Religious freedom also appears selective. For example, the Hindu festivals like of Ram Navami was observed freely in Srinagar and Jammu, while Eid, Friday prayers, and other Muslim religious gatherings have reportedly faced restrictions. This raises serious questions about equality and fairness.
5. Is it justified that Eid is restricted while Hindu Ram Navami, Janam Ashtami, Hooli, Navratri like celebrations and activities by RSS-affiliated groups are allowed freely, in Kashmir valley and in the Jammu region?
6. Silencing Kashmiri voices has extended to political parties as well. Even parties like NC and PDP are reportedly not allowed to protest in Srinagar. Kashmiris who speak out, demand political rights, or highlight injustice, occupation and state repression often face direct threats—especially those abroad advocating for self-determination.
7. There are also true report in Srinagar that Indian media outlets have concealed instances of force, including teargas and pellet firing on peaceful mourners and protesters, such as during demonstrations last month against aggression and assassination of Muslim leader of Iran.
8. Certain Indian media outlets and agencies are spreading misleading information. Platforms such as ThePrint are promoting narratives aligned with official interests. Journalist Ananya Bhardwaj is perceived by some as closely working with the Indian Army’s Military Intelligence (MI) and RAW-related perspectives.
9. Kashmiris, as people of a disputed territory, seek a peaceful resolution. However, Indian agency-linked media outlets are accused of spreading misleading information. Some journalists are to work closely with Indian military and intelligence institutions, targeting and defaming Kashmiri leaders, including detained figures such as Aasiya Andrabi.
10. These Indian media narratives frequently attempt to link the Kashmiri struggle for self-determination with violence, while the Indian government has used force and draconian laws to suppress media and political expression in IIOJK.
11. Such reporting is also accused of labeling legitimate political voices as militancy, leading to harassment of Kashmiris both within and outside India. Families of those advocating peaceful solutions are also reportedly targeted.
12. Despite these challenges, Kashmiris—especially those abroad—continue to raise their voices for justice, self-determination, and freedom from illegal occupation and repression.