America urge India to quickly ease Kashmir restrictions

US had concerns over the clampdown in the region: United States Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary

UNITED NATIONS: The United States wants New Delhi to quickly ease restrictions imposed in occupied Kashmir, a senior official , Declaring President Donald Trump’s willingness to mediate to ease tensions between India and Pakistan over the disputed territory.

Trump met separately this week with both Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, who are both due to address the UN General Assembly on Friday.

United States Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs Alice Wells said US had concerns over the clampdown in the region.

“We hope to see rapid action — the lifting of the restrictions and the release of those who have been detained,” Wells told reporters.