2 weeks ago
MEA urges international sympathy and solidarity for PoK residents
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.
MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said residents of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir face shortages of daily essentials and need the international community's sympathy and solidarity.
Thousands of people took part in protest rallies across PoK over the weekend in support of the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC).
JAAC alleged that Pakistani security forces fired on protesters in Rawalakot, injuring several people.
Social media videos showed large crowds in Muzaffarabad, Rawalakot, Bokhara and Mandhol protesting against Pakistani authorities.
JAAC urged international human rights groups and media to monitor the situation in PoK.
- Who
- India's Ministry of External Affairs, represented by spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, plus protesters and the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
- What
- India urged the international community to show sympathy and solidarity with PoK residents, citing shortages of essentials and alleged brutal violence during large protest rallies.
- Where
- New Delhi, India (briefing); Muzaffarabad, Rawalakot, Bokhara and Mandhol in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
- When
- MEA statement on Tuesday; protests held over the previous weekend.
- Why
- PoK residents face shortages of daily essentials and allege violence by Pakistani security forces during protests.
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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