India Slams Pakistan at UNHRC Over PoK: ‘People Asking for Bread Face Bullets’
According to reports, people in PoJK are protesting over issues related to electricity, inflation, daily needs and civil rights. The protesters say that they should get better facilities and basic rights.
Islamabad: The issue of increasing protests and alleged human rights violations in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) has now reached the international forum. In the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), India made serious allegations against Pakistan, saying that the basic demands of the people in PoJK are being forcefully suppressed and strict action is being taken against those who protest.
What did India say in UNHRC?
Anupama Singh, India's representative to the UN Human Rights Council, expressed concern over the situation in PoJK. He said that incidents of use of force against civilians have come to light in many areas including Rawalakot and efforts are being made to suppress the voice of the people.
India alleged that instead of solving the problems of the people in the region, Pakistan was resorting to repressive policies.
What are people protesting about in PoJK?
According to reports, people in PoJK are protesting over issues related to electricity, inflation, daily needs and civil rights. The protesters say that they should get better facilities and basic rights. India told the UNHRC that action is being taken against those raising these demands peacefully, which has made the situation more tense.
What happened in Rawalakot?
India made special mention of the Rawalakot incident in its statement. According to the information, there was a clash between security forces and protesters during a protest in the month of June. Local organisations claim that there was firing during this period, in which news of death of people and injuries of many people came to light.
However, there are different interpretations from different parties regarding these claims.
What allegations were made against Pakistan?
India alleged that people in PoJK are facing many challenges due to long-running policies. According to India, there is growing discontent among the local people on issues related to civil liberties, economic opportunities and infrastructure.
India said that Pakistan should focus on solving the problems of the people of the region.
Why did India raise this issue now?
In recent months, there have been reports of protests and action by security forces in PoJK. Amidst these incidents, India has tried to draw the attention of the global community to the situation there by raising this issue on the international platform.
Will pressure increase at the international level?
Experts believe that after the issue is raised in UNHRC, international discussion on the situation of PoJK may intensify. However, nothing can be said clearly yet about any possible action or reaction. More debates on this topic may be seen on global forums in the coming times.
