J&K politicians urge UN, PM Modi to intervene over PoK killings
Political leaders in Jammu & Kashmir are calling for international and central government intervention following reports of civilian deaths in PoK due to firing by Pakistani security forces. The unrest follows a month-long crackdown on the Joint Awami Action Committee.
Why it matters
The situation highlights the ongoing geopolitical instability in the region and the pressure on the Indian government to address humanitarian concerns in disputed territories.
SRINAGAR: Political parties in J&K urged Centre and international human rights organisations to intervene after more than 2 dozen people were allegedly killed in firing by Pakistani security forces in PoK over the past 2 days, where unrest has spiralled into deadly clashes.National Conference president Dr Farooq Abdullah urged UN Human Rights Council to send a team to PoK and asked PM Narendra Modi and external affairs minister S Jaishankar to raise the issue with Pakistan. “If PoK is our part, then why is Centre not protesting?
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