Kashmiris seek implementation of right to self- determination praised by UNSC: JKSM Altaf.

London -- Jammu and Kashmir Salvation Movement (JKSM) Altaf Ahmed Bhat said the Kashmiris wanted basic rights and sought implementation of the right to self-determination promised by the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).

He said this while addressing Kashmir Conference organised by the Tehreek-e-Kashmir's United Kingdom chapter in the British Parliament. The event was co-chaired by British MP Jess.

Lawmakers in the British Parliament were in uproar over the draconin clampdown in Jammu and Kashmir and condemned the human rights violations by Indian security forces in the disputed valley.

Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) President Sardar Masood Ahmed Khan warned of a genocide-in-the-making in the occupied valley and urged the international community to build pressure on New Delhi to avoid a bloodbath and adhere to the UNSC resolution.

President Masood added that the occupying forces conducted routine search operations to harass Kashmiris citizens.

Labour Party's deputy leader and former defence minister Tom Watson affirmed support to the Kashmiris while MP Byrne dismissed India'sstance that the matter was a bilateral issue.

"Human rights violations are an international matter," said the British lawmaker, adding that India must end the lockdown. "It is time the Kashmir dispute be resolved with the consent of the Kashmiris - the main stakeholders." Reiterating support for the Kashmir cause, Phillips added that she will continue to push for a permanent solution.

AJK Chairman Public Accounts Committee Abdul Rashid Turabi also highlighted how Indian state terrorism had separated thousands of families by forcing...