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The part of Kashmir under Indian occupation covers an area of
138,935 km2 (53,64 square miles), and has a population of around nine
to ten million, of which 80% is Muslim. The remainder is made up by

Hindus, relocated there afterwards. The Indian government has half a
million troops in the region and along the Pakistani border in order to
maintain the status quo there. The army has been given a free hand to
suppress the freedom fighters and to oppress the Muslim population.
Some predominately Hindu soldiers have been
trained to hate Muslims, and they abuse their
powers to the fullest with brutal killings,
merciless torture and rape. The hospi-
tals and health institutions in
Kashmir are full and often
overflowing with those in-
jured by attacks carried out
by some Hindu troops.