Decades of denial: Death certificate for disappeared reopens Kashmir wounds
Summary
A court in Indian-administered Kashmir officially declared that Abdul Rashid Wani, who disappeared nearly 30 years ago while in military custody, is dead. The ruling blamed an army major for his death and ordered a death certificate, marking a rare official recognition for families of the many missing people in the region.Key Facts
- Abdul Rashid Wani disappeared in July 1997 after being taken into military custody.
- A judge recently confirmed Wani’s death, stating he was murdered while in custody.
- The court order included issuing a death certificate for Wani.
- Wani’s family waited nearly 30 years for this official acknowledgment.
- Thousands of people have gone missing in Kashmir during the armed conflict that began in 1989.
- Rights groups estimate around 8,000 people remain missing in the region.
- Kashmir is a disputed area claimed by both India and Pakistan, with a history of conflict and military presence.
- Families of the disappeared face ongoing uncertainty, as many bodies have not been found.
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