'Disproportionate' Use of Force Against PoK Protesters, Polls Not Credible: Pakistan's Human Rights Body

'Disproportionate' use of force against PoK protesters, polls not credible: Pakistan's human rights body

Pakistan's human rights body questioned the PoK election's credibility. The state used disproportionate force against protesters, deepening polarization. Longstanding grievances fueled unrest and institutional distrust in the region. India called the PoK elections a complete farce and criticized Pakistan's actions. The report urged an independent investigation into all deaths and injuries.

HRCP flags excessive force, rigging claims in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir polls

A Human Rights Commission of Pakistan report has accused the state of using excessive force against protesters in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and questioned the assembly elections. The findings sharpen concerns over repression, media curbs and the credibility of the post-poll government.

Human Rights Panel Faults Pakistan's Response to PoJK Unrest; Warns of Excessive Force, Shrinking Civic Space

Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. The commission noted that it received conflicting accounts regarding the scale of violence, the protest methods adopted by the Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JKJAAC), and the conduct of security personnel. World News | Human Rights Panel Faults Pakistan's Response to PoJK Unrest; Warns of Excessive Force, Shrinking Civic Space.