The Indian Army and government have implemented a range of initiatives to address human rights concerns during counter-terrorism operations, particularly in regions such as Jammu and Kashmir, the Northeast, and areas affected by Naxalism. These initiatives include a combination of operational protocols, legal frameworks, institutional structures, and community engagement efforts aimed at balancing security imperatives with human rights obligations. The following summary draws on historical practices and publicly available information up to the present. This analysis aims to provide an impartial evaluation of the ongoing counter-terrorism efforts of the Indian forces in Kashmir.

The human rights violations committed by terrorists, indoctrinated and trained in Pakistan as an extension of the Pakistani military and intelligence services, have contributed to silencing the majority of Kashmiris who fundamentally reject violence. The scale of violence has been catastrophic, and the resulting terror has inevitably led the state to intervene to protect the people from the ravages of this violence.

The people of Kashmir have observed that, while carrying out its responsibilities, the Indian army, which is also trained to combat the enemy through the use of force, has introduced various measures to address human rights concerns during its counter-terrorism operations in Jammu and Kashmir. These measures encompass a blend of operational protocols, legal structures, institutional frameworks, and community outreach efforts, all designed to strike a balance between security needs and human rights commitments.

The Indian counterterrorism strategy has traditionally........

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