Archive · 29 Jul 2026
Farooq Abdullah Criticizes India's Silence on PoJK Killings
Farooq Abdullah, a former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir, is criticizing the Indian government for not speaking out against the killings and human rights violations happening in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK).
He believes that since India claims PoJK as part of its territory, it should show concern for the people living there.
There have been recent protests in PoJK led by the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), which were met with heavy force by Pakistani security forces, resulting in many deaths and injuries.
Abdullah also supports ongoing student protests in India and is concerned about the rising drug abuse among youth in Jammu and Kashmir, which he links to unemployment.
He warns that harsh security measures, like detaining people and demolishing houses, could further alienate the population and calls for a more balanced approach.
Farooq Abdullah criticizes the Indian government for not speaking out against killings and human rights violations in PoJK.
Protests in PoJK led by JAAC were met with heavy force by Pakistani security forces, resulting in significant casualties.
Abdullah supports ongoing student protests in India and warns of intensifying agitation if grievances are not addressed.
He expresses concern over rising drug abuse among youth in J&K, linking it to unemployment.
Abdullah cautions against harsh security measures in Anantnag, advocating for a balanced and humane approach.
- Who
- Farooq Abdullah, Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), Pakistani security forces, Indian government
- What
- Criticism of India's silence on PoJK killings, unrest in PoJK, student protests in India, drug menace in J&K
- When
- Recent events, with specific incidents occurring earlier this week
- Where
- Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India; Rawalakot and adjoining areas in PoJK
- Why
- Farooq Abdullah urges India to speak out on PoJK killings due to its claim over the region and concern for the people; unrest in PoJK due to protests and heavy force by security forces; student protests due to unfulfilled commitments; drug menace due to unemployment
Farooq Abdullah's Criticism
Government's Stance
Government's Response to PoJK Issues
Farooq Abdullah's Criticism
Farooq Abdullah urges the Indian government to speak out against killings and human rights violations in PoJK, emphasizing that India's claim over the region should be backed by concern for its people.
Government's Stance
The Indian government's stance on PoJK is not explicitly mentioned in the articles, but Abdullah's criticism implies a perceived lack of action or response from the government.
- Location
- Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India
- Key Figures
- Farooq Abdullah, Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC)
- Incident
- Killings and unrest in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK)
- Casualties
- Between 19 and 30 people killed, dozens injured
- Protests
- Led by JAAC, met with heavy force by Pakistani security forces
- Student Protests
- Ongoing student-led protests in India
- Drug Menace
- Rising drug abuse among youth in J&K linked to unemployment
- Security Measures
- Thousands detained, family houses of militants demolished in Anantnag
