Archive · 31 Jul 2026
India Condemns Pakistan’s Crackdown on PoJK Civilians, Calls for Accountability
India’s foreign ministry said that Pakistan used too much force against people in a region called PoJK.
They said more than 40 people died and many others were hurt.
India said Pakistan’s defence minister called the protesters "enemies," which shows how badly they treat civilians.
India wants the world to look into these killings and make Pakistan answer for what happened.
They also said the elections happening there are a sign that the people do not support Pakistan’s actions.
India’s Ministry of External Affairs condemned Pakistan’s use of force against civilians in PoJK.
More than 40 civilians have been killed and over 200 injured in the crackdown.
India cited the Pakistani Defence Minister’s labeling of protesters as "enemies" as evidence of disdain for civilians.
India urged the international community to investigate unlawful killings and hold Pakistan accountable.
The ongoing local body elections in PoJK are described by India as a "humiliating rejection" of the Pakistani establishment.
- Who
- India’s Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal
- What
- Condemned Pakistan’s use of force against civilians in PoJK and called for accountability
- When
- Friday
- Where
- Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK)
- Why
- Alleged atrocities, killings, and labeling of protesters as enemies
- Condemned by
- India
- Accused country
- Pakistan
- Region
- Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK)
- Civilian deaths
- Over 40
- Civilian injuries
- Over 200
