This report examines the cases of those who have “disappeared” in Jammu and Kashmir against the backdrop of recent political developments. It seeks to identify the legal, institutional and political factors which facilitate “disappearances” and impede redress. The report concludes with a list of recommendations to prevent future “disappearances”.

Topics: recent political developments, disappearances in India, factors facilitating disappearances, four illustrative cases of disappeared persons

Terms: Javed Ahmad Ahanger, Syed Bashrat Ahmad Shah, Sheikh Gowhar Ayoub, Bilal Ahmad Bhat