{"id":9144,"date":"2026-08-06T03:14:51","date_gmt":"2026-08-06T03:14:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/?p=9144"},"modified":"2026-08-06T03:14:51","modified_gmt":"2026-08-06T03:14:51","slug":"pakistan-crackdown-in-pok-draws-protests-on-uk-streets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/koshalsambada.in\/?p=9144","title":{"rendered":"Pakistan crackdown in PoK draws protests on UK streets"},"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-132979564,imgsize-1517277,width-400,height-225,resizemode-4\/132979564.jpg\" alt=\"Pakistan crackdown in PoK draws protests on UK streets\" title=\"Bradford, UK (ANI photo)\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Unrest continues in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) as a crackdown by Pakistani authorities has triggered growing anger among residents. On Wednesday, members of the British Kashmiri diaspora held a protest in UK&#8217;s Bradford, expressing solidarity with the people of PoJK and backing the demands of the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC).<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"2\"\/>The protest came as Pakistan-occupied Kashmir is in the middle of its so-called assembly elections, while Islamabad has intensified security operations in the region.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"4\"\/>Protesters gathered in Bradford city centre carrying banners and placards, demanding the protection of fundamental rights, civil liberties and human dignity. Organisers said the rally aimed to draw international attention as the worsening human rights situation in PoJK.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"8\"\/>Speakers at the protest claimed that security operations over the past two months had led to civilian deaths, created fear among residents and disrupted daily life. They also alleged that women, children and elderly people were among those affected.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"10\"\/>The protesters called for transparent and impartial investigations into allegations of excessive use of force, house raids and other reported human rights violations. They urged the authorities to ensure accountability and uphold the rule of law.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"14\"\/>They also appealed to the international community, human rights organisations and the British government to closely monitor the situation in PoJK and support efforts to protect fundamental freedoms and promote a peaceful resolution to the issues raised by local communities.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"17\"\/>According to the organisers, residents of PoJK have continued to face action by Pakistani security forces, with several people reportedly killed or injured during firing on protesters in recent months. <!-- -->They also alleged that the ongoing elections in the region have seen low voter turnout and irregularities.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"21\"\/>The protesters said that people in PoJK are demanding an end to Pakistan&#8217;s control over the territory and are urging the international community to play a greater role in restoring peace, ensuring accountability and safeguarding the lives and rights of the local population.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"23\"\/>Meanwhile, India has also strongly condemned the neighbouring Pakistan&#8217;s crackdown on PoK. The ministry of external affairs called the local elections as &#8220;a complete farce.&#8221;<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"25\"\/>The MEA also highlighted the situation gripped with violence, blackouts, intimidation, and repression against civilians.<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/world\/uk\/pakistan-crackdown-in-pok-draws-protests-on-uk-streets\/articleshow\/132979564.cms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Unrest continues in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) as a crackdown by Pakistani authorities has triggered growing anger among residents. 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