Amid the ongoing protests in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on Friday strongly criticised Pakistan's actions in the region and called it “horrific human rights violations.”
Jaiswal addressed the weekly press conference and stated that several protests in PoK and the brutalities by Pakistani forces against innocent civilians constitute horrific human rights violations. He emphasized that the unrest in PoK is a 'natural consequence of Pakistan's oppressive' approach toward the region.
“We believe that it is a natural consequence of Pakistan’s oppressive approach and systemic plundering of resources from these territories, which remain under its forcible and illegal occupation. Pakistan must be held accountable for its horrific human rights violations,” he said.
#WATCH | Delhi | MEA Official Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal says, "We have seen reports on protests in several areas of Pakistan-occupied Jammu & Kashmir, including brutalities by Pakistani forces on innocent civilians. We believe that it is a natural consequence of Pakistan’s… pic.twitter.com/KGrMfVrwE3
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Massive Funeral Turnout In PoK
On Friday, thousands of people attended the funeral of those killed during days of violent protests in Muzaffarabad, Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir.
Visuals showed people gathering in large numbers to attend the funeral procession and prayers.
#WATCH | Muzaffarabad, PoJK: Thousands of people attend the funeral of those killed during the protests in PoJK. Protests have been ongoing in Muzaffarabad and other parts of PoJK over various demands.
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Protests in PoJK continued for a fifth consecutive day, spreading across the region after three young men were allegedly martyred by Pakistani forces. Their funeral prayers in Muzaffarabad drew thousands of people, further intensifying public anger.
(Also Read: PoK Unrest: Three Policemen Killed, Over 100 Injured Amid Protests Against Shehbaz Sharif Govt)
The protests, led by the Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JKJAAC), centre around a 38-point charter of demands, including political reforms, subsidised wheat flour, reduced electricity tariffs, free education and health facilities, and the end of perks for government officials.
