look news india
Repression of local citizens and human rights in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) has crossed all limits. Pakistani security forces and army have crossed the limits of brutality against unarmed citizens who were peacefully protesting for their basic demands and rights in Rawalakot area. According to the reports received and the horrifying videos that have surfaced, in order to disperse the protesters and suppress their voices forever, the security forces not only opened fire, but also carried out brutal actions like surveillance and attacks using drones from the sky. There is news of casualties of many innocent youth in this gruesome massacre and barbaric action, after which tension is at its peak in the entire area and people are angry.
How violence broke out in Rawalakot and what are the main demands of the protesters
The situation in Rawalakot of Pakistan Occupied Kashmir had remained tense for the last few days. Under the leadership of the Joint Awami Action Committee, thousands of local people took to the streets against the huge increase in electricity rates, heavy taxes, and lack of basic facilities. The protesters clearly said that they were demanding their rights peacefully and had only white flags in their hands. Despite this, the Pakistani administration and security agencies did not listen to him. As soon as the crowd moved towards the main intersections and major roads of Rawalakot, the police and Pakistani Army personnel started using brutal force, due to which the peaceful demonstration quickly turned into a battlefield.
An atmosphere of panic due to indiscriminate firing and drone surveillance
During this violent clash, Pakistani security forces crossed all limits of cruelty and fired bullets directly at the crowd. According to eyewitnesses and locals, security forces extensively used modern weapons as well as drone technology to crush the protests. The movements of the protesters were monitored through drones flying in the air and then bullets were fired at them in a planned manner. In this firing, many youths fell on the road bleeding. Videos surfaced on social media and various reports are testifying to this horrifying scene, in which it can be clearly seen how security personnel are wreaking havoc on unarmed civilians.
Attempt to hide the truth through internet and communications blackout
After this barbaric action, the Pakistani administration has imposed heavy censorship to completely stop the exchange of information in the region. Internet services and mobile networks have been completely blacked out in Rawalkot and surrounding areas so that the real pictures and videos from inside cannot reach the outside world. Despite this, local citizens and human rights activists have somehow shared these horrifying videos outside, exposing the real face of Pakistan. The situation has become even more dire due to the injured not being able to reach hospitals on time and the acute shortage of medical equipment in hospitals.
Voices raised at international level and silence of Pakistan government
After this gruesome incident in PoK, there is immense anger among the Kashmiri community and international human rights organizations living across the world. Overseas Kashmiris have expressed strong anger against this massacre by protesting outside the embassies of Pakistan and have demanded immediate intervention of the United Nations (UN) in this matter. Experts believe that the government and army of Pakistan have always been violating the rights of the citizens of PoK, but this time the repression and oppression has broken all previous records. Local leaders have made it clear that this movement is not going to stop due to the fear of bullets and drones, but it will become more intense against the repressive policies.