Following widespread protests at PoK that resulted in the death of 8 individuals, MEA spokesperson Jaiswal said that “Pakistan must be held accountable for its horrific human rights violations.”

These mass protests in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) began on September 29, 2025, after talks with the Pakistani government failed to address the demands of the Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JKJAAC) that accused Pakistan of economic exploitation and political manipulation.

Several areas in PoK have recently witnessed widespread protests, with residents demanding basic rights, justice, and an end to what they described as systemic oppression. Reports emerging from the region indicate that Pakistani security forces have used excessive force against civilians, including brutal crac

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