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Aasiya Andrabi Sentenced: Concerns Over Dissent Suppression

4/9/2026

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Aasiya Andrabi, founder of the banned Dukhtaran-e-Millat, received three life sentences from an Indian court after terrorism charges were dropped and she was convicted for offensive speech.
Legal experts say the ruling reflects a broader pattern of suppressing dissent in Kashmir.
Critics say the focus on moral policing overshadows the penalties for political speech.
Activists warn the case shows state efforts to silence political resistance.

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Aasiya Andrabi, founder of the banned Dukhtaran-e-Millat, received three life sentences from an Indian court after terrorism charges were dropped and she was convicted for offensive speech.
Legal experts say the ruling reflects a broader pattern of suppressing dissent in Kashmir.
Critics say the focus on moral policing overshadows the penalties for political speech.
Activists warn the case shows state efforts to silence political resistance.