Intelligence Report Documents Alleged Killings of Civilians Including Children in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir
An intelligence dossier has documented alleged killings of 19 children and 7 pregnant women by Pakistani forces in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK) between June 5-9, following the assassination of a protest leader and escalating unrest over economic grievances. The violence occurred amid a crackdown on the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), a movement demanding economic reforms and greater local autonomy. The incident highlights long-standing tensions over resource distribution and governance in the disputed region.
According to an intelligence report, Pakistani military forces allegedly killed at least 26 civilians including children and pregnant women during a five-day period in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir, with official death tolls significantly lower at 11 men. The violence began following the targeted killing of JAAC executive member Shahzaib Habib and escalated during a funeral procession and subsequent mass protests on June 9. The underlying grievances stem from economic marginalization, with residents demanding affordable subsidies, resource royalties, and greater local governance autonomy—demands outlined in a 38-point Charter that reportedly went unaddressed after an October 2025 agreement deadline was missed. The Pakistani military response included deploying 14,000 troops, imposing communications blackouts, mass arrests of civil leaders, and using live ammunition against unarmed protesters. The report documents specific incidents including shelling of civilian convoys in Bhimber and alleged killing of a police officer who refused orders to fire on protesters.
What's missing
The article does not include Pakistan's official response to these allegations or provide independent verification of the casualty figures and specific incidents described. Additionally, there is limited context about the October 2025 Muzaffarabad Agreement's terms or why the deadline was missed according to Pakistani authorities.
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- Times of IndiaCenter
19 kids, 7 pregnant women killed in PoK firings: Intel
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