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MEA urges international sympathy and solidarity for PoK residents

MEA urges international sympathy and solidarity for PoK residents
Residents of PoK need sympathy, solidarity from International community: MEA · thehansindia.com

There is a place called Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, which some people call PoK.

Many people who live there are upset and are holding big protests.

They say that the safety forces in their area have been very rough and have hurt people.

Some people were even hurt when the forces fired at them.

Women and children also joined the protests, carrying flags and shouting for change.

The people who organized the protests are part of a group called the Joint Awami Action Committee.

They say people in the area do not have enough everyday things like food and other supplies.

India's government, called the Ministry of External Affairs, said the people there need sympathy and help from the whole world.

The group also asked human rights groups and the news media to watch what is happening.

Everyone hopes the situation gets better and people are safe.

Key facts

Speaker
Randhir Jaiswal, MEA spokesperson
Statement venue
Bi-weekly media briefing, New Delhi
Protest organizer
Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC)
Protest locations
Muzaffarabad, Rawalakot, Bokhara, Mandhol (Poonch district, PoK)
Protest timing
Over the weekend
Key allegation
Brutal violence and firing by Pakistani security forces, with injuries reported
Main demand
International community's sympathy, solidarity and monitoring of the situation

Quotes

Randhir Jaiswal

MEA spokesperson

“Many lives have been lost there, and a large number of people have suffered casualties and injuries... Severe restrictions have been imposed on essential commodities and everyday items. The situation is such that the local population needs and deserves sympathy and solidarity from the international community.”
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