Glasgow [Scotland], Amjad Ayu Mirza, a prominent PoJK activist based in Scotland, has sounded the alarm over the deteriorating situation in Muzaffarabad, the capital of Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), as well as "killings in broad daylight" and declared Lives at risk amid growing protests "This is a broad daylight murder in PoK. Our lives are in danger," Mirza said, giving a glimpse of the chaos prevailing in the region.
The unrest stemmed from a wheel-jam strike initiated by the Awami Actio Committee demanding tax-free electricity from the Mangala Dam and subsidy on wheat flour. The strike, now in its fourth consecutive day, has become a focal point of discontent among the PoJK. Resident Mirza's testimony highlights the gravity of the situation, revealing clashes between protesters and authorities in Muzaffarabad, Dadiyal, Mirpur and other areas of PoJK.Overnight police raids led to the arrest of several leaders and activists and further fueled discontent. The protesters retaliated and the Rangers retreated," Mirza said, describing the unsettling turn of events. "It seemed as if the Rangers had disappeared from the scene, but then they came back with the Rangers with a heavy contingent because As tensions reached breaking point, Mirza revealed the deployment of arm commandos through helicopters in Muzaffarabad, adding that each helicopter carries around 20 to 25 commandos, raising concerns about the possibility of violence and loss of life and property. “We are in a desperate situation,” Mirza lamented. , highlighting the blackout of internet services in the area, which has increased the feeling of isolation and uncertainty among residents. In a plea for international intervention, Mirza urged the Indian government to raise the issue at the United Nations and seek a response from Pakistan's ambassador.
The unrest stemmed from a wheel-jam strike initiated by the Awami Actio Committee demanding tax-free electricity from the Mangala Dam and subsidy on wheat flour. The strike, now in its fourth consecutive day, has become a focal point of discontent among the PoJK. Resident Mirza's testimony highlights the gravity of the situation, revealing clashes between protesters and authorities in Muzaffarabad, Dadiyal, Mirpur and other areas of PoJK.Overnight police raids led to the arrest of several leaders and activists and further fueled discontent. The protesters retaliated and the Rangers retreated," Mirza said, describing the unsettling turn of events. "It seemed as if the Rangers had disappeared from the scene, but then they came back with the Rangers with a heavy contingent because As tensions reached breaking point, Mirza revealed the deployment of arm commandos through helicopters in Muzaffarabad, adding that each helicopter carries around 20 to 25 commandos, raising concerns about the possibility of violence and loss of life and property. “We are in a desperate situation,” Mirza lamented. , highlighting the blackout of internet services in the area, which has increased the feeling of isolation and uncertainty among residents. In a plea for international intervention, Mirza urged the Indian government to raise the issue at the United Nations and seek a response from Pakistan's ambassador.
