Archive · 31 Jul 2026
Pakistani Forces Fire on Women Protesters in PoK
In July 2024, women in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) gathered to protest for their rights.
Pakistani security forces opened fire on them in several towns, killing and injuring many.
Over 40 civilians died, and dozens were hurt.
The protests were against a planned election and for basic freedoms.
India and human‑rights groups called for an investigation and said the violence was too harsh.
Pakistani security forces fired on women protesters in Rawalakot, Kotli, Mirpur, and Muzaffarabad, killing and injuring dozens.
More than 40 civilians have died and dozens injured, with some reports suggesting the death toll could exceed 125.
Protesters are demanding basic rights and opposing upcoming legislative assembly elections in PoK.
Indian officials have urged international scrutiny and independent investigations into the alleged atrocities.
Human rights groups, including the UN Human Rights Commission and Amnesty International, have condemned the violence and called it a potential crime under international law.
- Who
- Pakistani security forces, women protesters, Indian officials, human rights groups
- What
- Fire on women protesters and crackdown on civil demonstrations
- When
- July 27-28, 2024 and ongoing
- Where
- Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, including Rawalakot, Kotli, Mirpur, Muzaffarabad
- Why
- Protesters demand basic rights and oppose upcoming elections; Pakistani forces claim they are targeting enemies
- Event
- Fire on women protesters in PoK
- Deaths
- Over 40 civilians
- Injuries
- Dozens
- Location
- Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (Rawalakot, Kotli, Mirpur, Muzaffarabad)
- Date
- July 27-28, 2024
- Responding Parties
- India, UN, Amnesty International
