The Ministry of External Affairs on Friday slammed Pakistan over its failed attempts to blame India for the recent unrest in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. As many as nine people died in the protest, including three policemen.

The ministry called out Pakistan and said the neighbouring nation must be held responsible for its human rights violations. Addressing a media briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, "We have seen reports on protests in several areas of Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, including brutalities by Pakistani forces on innocent civilians."

Calling the protest a natural consequence of Pakistan's "oppressive approach" and systemic plunder, the MEA spokesperson stressed the neighbouring nation must be held accountable for violating human rights in the affected regi

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