India Slams Pakistan Over Brutal Crackdown In PoJK

India today said the so-called elections in Pakistan occupied Jammu and Kashmir, PoJK stand as a humiliating rejection of the Pakistani Establishment. Briefing media in New Delhi this afternoon, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, Pakistani Establishment continues to unleash ruthless force against peaceful civilians in PoJK. He said the crackdown has resulted in the tragic death of over 40 civilians and serious injuries to many. The spokesperson said, facing a violent regime, the people have requested international organizations for an independent investigation into the unlawful killings. India urged the international community to scrutinize Pakistan’s actions and hold it accountable for its atrocities.

The spokesperson further stated that Pakistan’s absolute disdain for the innocent people of PoJK was laid bare when their Defence Minister branded the protesting civilians as enemies. He said the Special Assistant to PM on Political Affairs, openly admitted that the very “mujahideen” that Pak establishment trained, armed and sent to bleed India have now turned their guns inward, weaponizing themselves against the state.

The spokesperson stressed that the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, are an integral and inalienable part of India. He said these territories were part of India, are part of India, and will continue to be part of India. He urged all partners and stakeholders of India to use the correct nomenclature for the region.(UPDATED ON 31ST JULY 2026)