As protests continue over demands for better amenities and development, security forces reportedly launched a midnight crackdown on demonstrators in Rawalakot, PoJK, resulting in gunfire. The Human Rights Council of Pakistan-occupied Jammu & Kashmir documented 80 fatalities as of yesterday.
The situation in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoJK) has worsened overnight following a reported use of force by security forces against protesters. According to an Intelligence Bureau official, the gunfire was reported in Rawalakot after scores of women and children joined the ongoing protest, which has persisted for the past 50 days. People from across PoJK have been joining the agitation, with dozens more joining yesterday. Protesters plan to march to Muzaffarabad to voice their opposition to what they describe as a heavily manipulated election and extensive interference in PoJK's administration by Pakistan. The protests initially began due to demands for better amenities and development. As of yesterday, the Human Rights Council of Pakistan-occupied Jammu & Kashmir reported a total of 80 fatalities.
According to reports from PoJK, security forces launched a midnight crackdown on protesters in response to their persistent demands.
The ongoing unrest in PoJK may have significant political and humanitarian implications.
Source:
Akashvani News
