The Government of Pakistan on Wednesday strongly condemned the sentencing of Kashmiri separatist leader Asiya Andrabi and two other women activists by an Indian court, describing the verdict as a “grave miscarriage of justice” and part of a broader crackdown on dissent in Indian‑administered Kashmir.
In a statement, the Foreign Office said a Delhi court’s decision to award life imprisonment to Andrabi and 30‑year jail terms to her associates Fehmeeda Sofi and Nahida Nasreen under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) raised serious concerns about due process, judicial independence and fundamental rights.
The court’s sentencing follows the trio’s January convictions under terror and conspiracy charges, which Indian authorities allege involved activities linked to the now‑banned separatist organisation Dukhtaran‑e‑Millat, a group founded by Andrabi that advocated for Kashmir’s secession from India.
The Foreign Office further accused Indian authorities of suppressing political expression in Kashmir and silencing voices advocating the “legitimate rights” of the Kashmiri people. Islamabad also called on international bodies, including the United Nations and human rights organisations, to address alleged rights violations and ensure fair trial standards.
The condemnation was echoed by political leaders in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), who labelled the verdict a form of political coercion aimed at intimidating pro‑Kashmir voices.
Pakistan’s reaction reflects long‑standing tensions over human rights and legal practices in the disputed territory, with Islamabad reiterating its support for Kashmiri self‑determination and urging global attention to the situation.