India has strongly condemned Pakistan for its continued suppression of the people in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), asserting that Islamabad must be held accountable for what New Delhi described as “horrific human rights violations.” The remarks come against the backdrop of fresh protests erupting in PoK, where residents have voiced anger over economic hardship, political neglect, and the heavy-handed tactics of Pakistani authorities.
In its statement, India pointed out that the widespread discontent in PoK was not merely an outcome of economic grievances but a reflection of decades of systemic discrimination and denial of fundamental freedoms. “These protests lay bare the reality of life under Pakistan’s occupation, where voices of dissent are silenced, resources are exploited, and basic rights are trampled upon,” Indian officials emphasized.
The unrest in PoK has intensified in recent months, with demonstrators calling out Islamabad’s failure to provide essential services and accusing the authorities of siphoning off the region’s natural wealth while leaving locals in poverty. Reports of violent crackdowns on peaceful protestors have further fueled international concern, drawing attention to the region’s long-standing grievances.
India underscored that the global community cannot afford to ignore the plight of people in PoK, urging international organizations and human rights watchdogs to take note of the unfolding crisis. New Delhi reiterated its consistent position that the entire region of Jammu and Kashmir, including Gilgit-Baltistan and PoK, is an integral part of India, and that Pakistan’s “illegal and forceful occupation” has only resulted in misery for its residents.
By calling for accountability, India seeks to place the spotlight on Pakistan’s governance failures in the occupied territories while reinforcing its own claim over the region. For Islamabad, the rising protests pose both a domestic challenge and an international embarrassment, complicating its narrative on Kashmir.
As the situation in PoK continues to evolve, India’s latest statement is both a diplomatic message and a political signal: that Pakistan’s treatment of its occupied regions will not go unchallenged, and that the voices of the people suffering under its rule must not be silenced any longer.
