Public revolt in PoK: More than 30 protesters killed in Pakistani army firing, internet shut down

Rawalakot, June 9. A public revolt has erupted in the Rawalakot area of ​​Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK). In fact, Pakistani security forces opened indiscriminate fire on the protesters of the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC). More than 30 people have been confirmed dead in this firing while more than 200 people are said to be injured. Unconfirmed reports put the death toll at more than 100.

Unconfirmed reports of deaths 100 more than

According to media reports, Pakistan has banned JAAC. JAAC is a prominent civil society coalition leading protests over economic and political grievances in PoK. Pakistani security forces took brutal action against the peaceful demonstration of this committee.

Rawalakot has become the center of protests spreading in PoK

According to the report, Rawalakot has currently become the center of protests spreading in PoK. This protest intensified when the administration started action against the workers associated with Jammu and Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee. Pakistan has implemented several security measures ahead of the proposed ‘Long March’ in PoK. Leaders associated with the movement allege that internet services have also been stopped in the entire PoK since the night of June 5, due to which the communication system has been badly affected.

Pak army is shooting at protesters on sight

Pakistani army is shooting the protesters at sight. Reports received from local activists said that J&KJAAC members Shahzeb Habib and Amjad Kashmiri have been killed during the agitation. Protesters allege that security forces are using excessive force against peaceful protesters.

According to media reports, the protests are no longer limited to Rawalakot only. Demonstrations and bandh have been called in many areas including Muzaffarabad, Mirpur, Tata Pani and Plandri. Protestors were also reported to have blocked major roads in Plandri.

Protests in many countries regarding PoK

The Kashmiri community living abroad has also expressed concern over the deteriorating situation in PoK. Solidarity demonstrations have been held in the United Kingdom, according to media reports, while the human rights situation in the region has been raised in various international forums in the United States and Australia. The report said that in view of the proposed long march on June 9 and the increasing public anger, the coming days could be very important. The situation in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir is likely to attract greater attention regionally and internationally due to the ongoing tension and widespread protests in Rawalakot.

India said – Hope Pakistan will be held accountable by the world community

Meanwhile, responding to the protests in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, Indian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, ‘We are seeing a continuation of spreading fake news and videos from Pakistan in this matter. This is a desperate attempt by Pakistan to hide its failures and divert attention from human rights violations. There are reports of police brutality in Pakistan occupied Kashmir, in which many people have been killed and many injured. We hope that the international community will hold Pakistan accountable for its wrongdoings and human rights violations.