Amir Khan slams Indian atrocities in Occupied Kashmir.

ISLAMABAD -- Former WBA unified light-welterweight world champion England's Amir Khan of Pakistani-origin slammed Indian atrocities in Occupied Kashmir, saying he is in Pakistan to show his all-out support for the brave people of Jammu and Kashmir.

Amir, 33-year old, expressed these views during a press conference held at Amir Khan Boxing Academy, Islamabad on Wednesday. He said huge Kashmiri community resides in United Kingdom. 'I went to border areas of Azad Kashmir with Pakistan Army, I wanted to show the world, what is happening in Kashmir. Women, children, old and youth are being butchered in Occupied Kashmir.

'Amir Khan Foundation will support Kashmiris and send medicines, food and other basic necessities to the IHK. We are standing shoulder-to-shoulder with Kashmiris. UK Labour Party has written a letter on Kashmir, saying Indian forces are launching continuous attacks on the unarmed civilians of the IHK.

He said people have warned him not to visit Line of Control (LoC) as it is dangerous because Indian forces are using heavy weapons and firing shells at Pakistani border villages. 'People must support Kashmiris' cause. Indian artists are supporting their government instead of innocent Kashmiris.

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