Table of Contents

I. Introduction Summary of Conclusion II. Historical Background III. The scope of the conflict and the Applicable Law IV. Violations by Government Forces: Extra judicial Executions and Reprisal Killings - Massacre and Arson in Handwara, Massacre in Phazipora, Killings in Pattan and Noorbagh, Other incidents of extra judicial Executions; Violations of Medical Neutrality; Torture Assaults on Civilians; Arson - Burning of Rangteng Kawdara, Burning of Noorbagh, Srinagar, Other incidents of Arson; Freedom of the Press and Freedom of Expression; Arbitrary Arrest and Detention without Trial - The Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act (TADA), The Jammu and Kashmir Public Safety Act, 1978; Accounting for those Detained; V. Violations by Militant Organizations - Execution of Civilians, Assault, Kidnapping Threats. Appendix: Disappearances in Kashmir