{"id":27474,"date":"2026-09-22T17:19:31","date_gmt":"2026-09-22T17:19:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/?p=27474"},"modified":"2026-09-22T17:19:31","modified_gmt":"2026-09-22T17:19:31","slug":"must-act-now-kashmiri-leader-urges-unhrc-action-over-worsening-rights-situation-in-pojk-pogb-india-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/?p=27474","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Must act now\u2019: Kashmiri leader urges UNHRC action over \u2018worsening\u2019 rights situation in PoJK, PoGB | India News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"e9jwa\">\n<div class=\"vdo_embedd\">\n<div class=\"GfdvZ\">\n<section class=\"_bIDB  clearfix id-r-component leadmedia undefined undefined  E9tg9 \" style=\"top:0px\">\n<div class=\"_bIDB\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">\n<div class=\"ypVvZ\">\n<div class=\"WGttI\"><img src=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/thumb\/msid-134416853,imgsize-793219,width-400,height-225,resizemode-4\/shaukat-ali-kashmiri.jpg\" alt=\"\u2018Must act now\u2019: Kashmiri leader urges UNHRC action over \u2018worsening\u2019 rights situation in PoJK, PoGB\" title=\"Kashmiri urged the UNHRC to establish independent monitoring mechanisms for the two territories and seek accountability for alleged human rights violations.\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Ta7d_ img_cptn\"><span title=\"Kashmiri urged the UNHRC to establish independent monitoring mechanisms for the two territories and seek accountability for alleged human rights violations.\">Kashmiri urged the UNHRC to establish independent monitoring mechanisms for the two territories and seek accountability for alleged human rights violations.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>United Kashmir People\u2019s National Party (UKPNP) chairman Sardar Shaukat Ali Kashmiri has urged the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) to take immediate action over what he described as a worsening human rights situation in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) and Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB).<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"2\"\/>Addressing the 63rd session of the UNHRC under Agenda Item 4, Kashmiri alleged that repression in PoJK had intensified since June 5, 2026. He cited reports of arrests, violence, deaths, injuries, alleged disappearances and restrictions on internet and mobile communications.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"4\"\/>Kashmiri called for an immediate, independent and impartial investigation into the reported violations. He also urged Pakistan to stop using force against peaceful protesters and release people he described as being arbitrarily detained.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"8\"\/>&#8220;Peaceful dissent is not terrorism, and demanding rights is not a crime,&#8221; Kashmiri said.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"10\"\/><\/p>\n<p><h2>Call for monitoring and accountability<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"12\"\/>Kashmiri urged the UNHRC to establish independent monitoring mechanisms for the two territories and seek accountability for alleged <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/topic\/human-rights-violations\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" commonstate=\"[object Object]\" frmappuse=\"1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">human rights violations<\/a>.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"16\"\/>He also called for the authorities to establish the whereabouts of missing persons and restore unrestricted internet and mobile communications across PoJK.<\/p>\n<div data-type=\"in_view\" class=\"  \">\n<div class=\"LEzX4\">\n<div class=\"PmOGb\">\n<p class=\"PSf84\">Share your thoughts in the comments<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><button type=\"button\" class=\"sUTYm \">Insightful<\/button><button type=\"button\" class=\"sUTYm \">Agree<\/button><button type=\"button\" class=\"sUTYm \">Disagree<\/button><button type=\"button\" class=\"sUTYm \">Skeptical<\/button><button type=\"button\" class=\"sUTYm \">Concerning<\/button><button type=\"button\" class=\"sUTYm \">Promising<\/button><button type=\"button\" class=\"sUTYm \">Worth Reading<\/button><button type=\"button\" class=\"sUTYm \">Big Development<\/button><\/p>\n<p><textarea class=\"T9MbS\" rows=\"1\" placeholder=\"Add your Thoughts...\"\/><button type=\"button\" class=\"ZW6JD \" disabled=\"\">Post Comment<\/button><\/p>\n<p class=\"swnca\">Be respectful \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.indiatimes.com\/termsandcondition\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"gkv0P\">TOI community guidelines<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"19\"\/>The UKPNP chairman further called for the release of political prisoners in the Pakistan-occupied parts of Jammu and Kashmir. He said prolonged detention and alleged mistreatment should end.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"23\"\/>&#8220;The Council must act now to safeguard the lives and fundamental rights of millions of Kashmiris,&#8221; he said.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"25\"\/><\/p>\n<p><h2>Concerns over PoGB<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"27\"\/>On PoGB, Kashmiri raised concerns over political representation, land rights and control over natural resources. He called for genuine democratic dialogue to address the unresolved issues.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"29\"\/>He also said development projects in the region should be carried out transparently, with consultation and respect for local communities.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"31\"\/>Kashmiri concluded by urging the UNHRC to demand accountability and increase international scrutiny of the human rights situation in PoJK and PoGB.<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/india\/must-act-now-kashmiri-leader-urges-unhrc-action-over-worsening-rights-situation-in-pojk-pogb\/articleshow\/134416750.cms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kashmiri urged the UNHRC to establish independent monitoring mechanisms for the two territories and seek accountability for alleged human rights violations. 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