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India seeks global scrutiny of PoJK crackdown
NewsOnAir··1 Aug
India's External Affairs Ministry on July 31 called for international scrutiny of Pakistan's crackdown on protesters in Pakistan occupied Jammu and Kashmir, where spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said over 40 civilians have been killed since July 27. The violence has occurred during local body elections amid protests over living costs and alleged discrimination against minorities in the region.
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What It Means For You
- Anyone tracking India Pakistan relations can watch whether this statement leads to further diplomatic exchanges or international forum discussions on PoJK.
- People following human rights reporting gain another official Indian account of civilian deaths during protests in Pakistan occupied Kashmir since late July.
- Citizens interested in Kashmir diplomacy see India again urging partners to use the nomenclature Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh rather than Pakistani labels.
What's Happening
- India's External Affairs Ministry on July 31 called for international scrutiny of Pakistan's use of force against protesters in Pakistan occupied Jammu and Kashmir.
- Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said over 40 civilians have been killed and many injured since July 27 during local body elections in the region.
- He said protesters have requested independent international investigation into unlawful killings and urged partners to hold Pakistan accountable for its actions.
Elections And Protests In Occupied Territory
- Jaiswal described the so called elections as a humiliating rejection of the Pakistani establishment and cited Pakistan's defence minister branding protesters as enemies.
- He also referenced a special assistant admitting that armed groups once sent toward India have turned inward against the Pakistani state.
- India reiterated that Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh are an integral part of India and urged stakeholders to use correct nomenclature for the region.
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