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MEA Slams Pakistan Over PoJK Unrest, Says 90 Civilians Killed In 'Brutality' By Forces
24htopnews | August 5, 2026 11:09 AM CST

India on Tuesday criticised Pakistan over the situation in Pakistan-Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, alleging that 90 civilians were killed in actions by Pakistani forces. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal called the recent local elections in PoJK a “farce” and urged the international community to hold Pakistan accountable while demanding action against cross-border terrorism.

New Delhi [India], August 4: India on Tuesday slammed Pakistan for its continued oppression of civilians in Pakistan-Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, which has seen the death of at least 90 civilians, urging the international community to hold Pakistan accountable.

The remarks were made by the Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal during a bilateral press briefing in the national capital on Tuesday.

When asked about calls for a shutdown in Pakistani universities as the anniversary approaches of the abrogation of Article 370, Jaiswal said, "Regarding the question on August 5, first, let us focus on what's happening in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. 90 people have been killed in the brutality by the Pakistani forces and the international community must take and must hold Pakistan accountable for these atrocities."

MEA spokesperson, in his remarks, slammed the recently conducted so-called elections in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, urging the global community to pay heed to the atrocities committed by the Pakistani establishment against civilians.


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