In May 2025, Indian authorities continued to commit grave human rights violations in Indian-administered Kashmir (IAK). India attacked Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir (PAK), causing extensive devastation to life and property, especially along the Line of Control (LOC). At least 25 people were killed and hundreds arbitrarily detained in IAK. Indian authorities continued their campaign of systematic repression and collective punishment through raids, property destruction (including through explosive demolition), property expropriation and forced displacement (including through deportation). Indian authorities continued to escalate their denial of the right to free expression, including through further arbitrary detentions for online speech and the blocking of at least 8,000 social media accounts.
Numerous Kashmiri journalists, human rights defenders, political activists, and dissenters continue to be arbitrarily detained. Emblematic cases include those of human rights defender Khurram Parvez—illegally imprisoned for over three and a half years (1,310 days), journalist Irfan Mehraj—illegally imprisoned for over two years (826 days) and human rights lawyer Mian Abdul Qayoom—illegally imprisoned for one year (364 days).