This is a comment by  UN Human Rights Office Spokesperson Rupert Colville on the arrest of Khurram Parvez and recent killings in Indian Administered Kashmir. Colville expresses concern over the misuse of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) as a tool for reprisal against human rights defenders. He expresses concern over sweeping counter-terrorism measures used to crack down on civl society actors. Additionally, he calls on security forces to exercise restraint to prevent further violence against civilians.

Topics: arbitrary detention of Khurram Parvez, rise in extrajudicial killings in Kashmir, excessive use of force 

Terms: arbitrary detention of Khurram Parvez, Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), Jammu and Kashmir Public Safety Act (PSA), excessive use of force by armed forces, suppression of right to free expression, suppression of right to free association, killings, November 15 2021 Hyderpora killings