‘Int’l community must break its silence on gross human rights violations in PoJK’
JAMMU, Jun 9: The Jammu & Kashmir unit of Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) has strongly condemned the recent violence reported from Rawalakot and Muzaffarabad in Pakistan-occupied Jammu & Kashmir (PoJK) and expressed serious concern over the alleged suppression of civilians by the Pakistani administration. The party reiterated that PoJK remains an integral part of India and that the safety, dignity, and rights of the people living there are of paramount importance.
Issuing a special press statement, Shiv Sena (UBT) J&K President Manish Sahni said, “The bloodshed unfolding in PoJK is not merely a law-and-order issue; it reflects a systematic attempt to suppress the voices of local residents. Pakistan has pushed this beautiful Himalayan region into instability and unrest while trying to conceal its own political and economic failures.”
Sahni alleged that the decision to ban local organizations such as the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) under anti-terror laws and the reported use of force against protesters expose the authoritarian nature of Pakistan’s governance in the region.
He further stated that for decades, Pakistan has economically and politically exploited the territory while failing to address the basic needs and democratic aspirations of its people. According to Sahni, the deployment of security forces against civilians demanding essential services and rights demonstrates Islamabad’s inability to govern the region effectively.
Calling upon the international community, including the United Nations and global human rights organizations, Sahni urged them to raise their voices against what he described as serious human rights violations in PoJK. He also expressed concern over reports of restrictions affecting medical services and healthcare access during the unrest.
Sahni appealed to Narendra Modi and the Government of India to continue asserting India’s position on PoJK at international diplomatic forums and to intensify efforts highlighting the situation in the region.
He emphasized that, in Shiv Sena (UBT)’s view, PoJK is constitutionally a part of India and that any suffering faced by the people there should remain a matter of concern for the nation
Vikas Bakshi, Sanjeev Kohli, Sanjay Bhatt, Aditya Mahajan were present on this occasion.