Time to ban firing metal pellets to disperse crowds in #Kashmir. Security forces say they deploy only in response to violence, but international law bars use of force causing indiscriminate, unnecessary harm, including against violent protesters @hrw hrw.org/news/2020/09/0…
Dozens injured when security forces fired pellets to enforce Covid-19 restrictions, disperse peaceful Muharram procession in Srinagar. It led to violent protests, further use of force. Many more injured including 15 officers. Upholding human rights key to stop cycle of violence.