A local civil society group has accused Pakistani security services of firing on tens of thousands of peaceful protesters in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, alleging at least 30 people were killed over two days amid a wider crackdown.
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Key facts
- At least 30 people are alleged to have been killed in Pakistan-administered Kashmir over two days.
- The Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) says security services fired on peaceful protesters, killing 25 on Monday and five on Tuesday.
- The group alleges authorities removed evidence of the killings amid a communications blackout.
- The alleged crackdown is part of unrest that has engulfed the disputed region for weeks.
At least 30 people are alleged to have been killed in Pakistan-administered Kashmir over the past two days, according to reporting by the Guardian, in what a local group has described as a brutal state crackdown that has affected the disputed region for weeks.
The claims come from the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), a local civil society group, which alleges that Pakistani security services fired on tens of thousands of peaceful protesters. According to the group, 25 people were killed on Monday and five more on Tuesday.
The JAAC also alleges that authorities removed evidence of the killings, and that the events unfolded amid a communications blackout affecting the region, according to the Guardian.
The reported unrest is part of a wider period of tension that, according to the Guardian’s account of the group’s claims, has engulfed Pakistan-administered Kashmir for weeks. The disputed territory has long been a flashpoint in the wider region.
The allegations detailed in the reporting are attributed to the JAAC. As of the material provided, the account rests on the claims made by the local civil rights group as reported by the Guardian.
Why it matters
Allegations that state forces fired on unarmed civilians raise serious human rights concerns in a long-disputed and volatile region. A reported communications blackout makes independent verification difficult, heightening the stakes for accountability and transparency.
Frequently asked questions
Who is making the allegations against Pakistani security services?
The allegations come from the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), a local civil society group in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, as reported by the Guardian.
How many people are alleged to have been killed?
At least 30 people are alleged to have been killed over two days, with the JAAC saying 25 died on Monday and five more on Tuesday.
Why is verifying the claims difficult?
According to the reporting, the killings are alleged to have taken place amid a communications blackout, and the group claims authorities removed evidence of the killings.
Timeline
- Pakistan accused of firing on unarmed protesters in Kashmir leaving 30 dead
The Guardian World: Local civil rights group alleges authorities removed evidence of killings amid communications blackout At least 30 people are alleged to have been killed in Pakistan-administered Kashmir in the past two days as part of what has been claimed is a brutal state crackdown that has en
- Pakistan accused of fatally shooting 30 unarmed protesters in Kashmir
The Guardian World: Local civil rights group alleges authorities removed evidence of killings amid communications blackout At least 30 people are alleged to have been killed in Pakistan-administered Kashmir in the past two days as part of what has been claimed is a brutal state crackdown that has en