India blames Pakistan for protests in PoK, seeks accountability
India said protests in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir reflect Pakistan’s repression, and urged international accountability.
AI generated- Continuing protests in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir were linked by India to grievances over rights, supplies, and administration.
- The External Affairs Ministry alleged that Pakistan responded with police brutality, blocked food and medicine, imposed internet blackouts, and used lethal force.
- The Joint Awami Action Committee called a long march for July 15 after issuing an ultimatum.
- The Joint Awami Action Committee demanded release of detained leaders, implementation of a 38-point charter of demands, and an end to the security crackdown.
What happened
India said the continuing protests in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir reflect Pakistan’s long-standing exploitation, denial of basic rights, and administrative oppression in the territory it occupies illegally. The External Affairs Ministry alleged that Pakistan responded to public anger with police brutality, blocked supplies including food and medicine, imposed internet blackouts, and used lethal force against unarmed civilians, including women and children.
The statement came ahead of the July 15 long march called by the Joint Awami Action Committee after its ultimatum demanding the release of detained leaders, implementation of a 38-point charter of demands, and an end to the security crackdown. India urged the international community to hold Pakistan accountable for the abuses.
UPSC can frame questions on India’s diplomatic position on Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, the linkage between internal unrest and external governance, and the human-rights dimension of India-Pakistan relations.
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