Unveiling Hidden Truths: A Critical Study of Kashmir's Unmarked Graves
The Save Youth Save Future Foundation has published a comprehensive report detailing thousands of unmarked graves in Kashmir. Utilizing geotagging, testimonies, and FIR analysis, the research identifies various grave categories including foreign militants and local civilians, urging forensic verification to address misclassifications and promote societal healing.
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The Save Youth Save Future Foundation, a leading NGO in Kashmir, has released a groundbreaking report, 'Unraveling the Truth: A Critical Study of Unmarked and Unidentified Graves in Kashmir Valley.' This comprehensive study asserts that 93.2% of valley graveyards are now properly documented, differing from prior studies like 'Buried Evidence' from 2009.
Through survey methods including geotagging and testimonials, the foundation has documented 4,056 graves: 2,493 foreign militants, 1,208 locals, 70 tribal invaders, and 9 civilians. Establishing five categories of graves, they bring clarity to a fraught issue, balancing humanitarian and security concerns.
Wajahat Farooq Bhat, Foundation Chairman, stresses this research aims to promote informed dialogue, revealing truths buried in mystery. Anika Nazir, a lead researcher, emphasizes the challenges faced and the study's significant implications. The report calls for DNA testing on 276 Baramulla district graves, placing emphasis on accurate identification and family closure.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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