Archive · 29 Jul 2026
Politicians demand action on PoK killings
There were killings of protesters in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) on Wednesday.
Dr. Farooq Abdullah, a political leader, and the BJP, a political party, both spoke out about it.
Dr. Abdullah asked the international community and the Indian government to pay attention and do something about the killings.
He said that if the Indian government considers PoK a part of India, it should speak up against the killings.
The BJP also expressed concern and asked international human rights organizations to investigate the incidents.
They both think the world should know about and stop the human rights violations happening there.
Protesters were killed in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) on Wednesday.
Dr. Farooq Abdullah urged the international community and the Indian government to address the killings.
The BJP Human Rights Cell called for international scrutiny and investigation into the incidents.
Both Dr. Abdullah and the BJP criticized the lack of response from global human rights institutions.
Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif defended the killings, describing the protesters as 'enemies like India.'
- Who
- Dr. Farooq Abdullah, BJP Human Rights Cell, Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif
- What
- Killings of protesters in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK)
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK)
- Why
- To highlight human rights violations and demand international scrutiny and action
Farooq Abdullah's Perspective
BJP's Perspective
International Scrutiny
Farooq Abdullah's Perspective
Dr. Farooq Abdullah urges the international community and the Centre to pay attention to the killings and hardships faced by people in PoK.
BJP's Perspective
The BJP Human Rights Cell calls upon the UNHRC, OHCHR, and other international human rights organizations to investigate the incidents and ensure a fair, transparent, and credible investigation.
Government's Response
Farooq Abdullah's Perspective
Dr. Abdullah questions the Centre’s silence on the killings in PoK, despite considering it an integral part of India.
BJP's Perspective
The BJP expresses deep anguish and grave concern over the civilian casualties and use of excessive force against peaceful protesters in PoJK.
- Date of Killings
- Wednesday
- Location
- Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK)
- Key Figures
- Dr. Farooq Abdullah, BJP Human Rights Cell
- International Bodies Mentioned
- UN Human Rights Commission, UNHRC, OHCHR
- Pakistan Defence Minister
- Khawaja Asif