Archive · 18 Dec 2025
PoJK Protests Over Severe Power Cuts
People in PoJK are very angry because they don't have enough electricity.
They say the power cuts last for many hours every day, making life very hard, especially in the cold winter.
They are protesting because they think the government is sending the electricity to other places like Punjab instead of giving it to them.
Schools, businesses, and homes are all affected.
The protesters are blocking roads and shutting shops to show their anger.
They say if the government doesn't fix this, the protests could get even bigger.
Massive protests in PoJK over prolonged electricity outages of 10-14 hours daily.
Residents accuse authorities of diverting locally generated hydropower to Punjab.
Protests involve blocking roads, shutting shops, and warning of escalation.
Schools, colleges, businesses, and households severely affected by power cuts.
Protesters demand uninterrupted power supply and priority for local residents.
- Who
- Residents of Rawalakot, Sudhnoti, Khaigala, and surrounding areas in PoJK
- What
- Massive protests over prolonged electricity outages
- When
- Recently (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Rawalakot, Sudhnoti, Khaigala, and surrounding areas in PoJK
- Why
- Frustration over years of mismanagement, unfulfilled promises, and denial of basic civic facilities
- Location
- Rawalakot, Sudhnoti, Khaigala, and surrounding areas in PoJK
- Cause of Protest
- Prolonged electricity outages (10-14 hours daily)
- Duration of Outages
- 10 to 14 hours daily
- Impacted Areas
- Schools, colleges, businesses, and households
- Protesters' Accusations
- Electricity diverted to Punjab, high bills, and suppression of dissent
- Protest Actions
- Blocking roads, shutting shops, and warning of escalation
- Protest Leaders' Warning
- Unrest could escalate into a larger, organized movement
