Mass Uprising in PoJK: Protesters Take to the Streets Demanding Withdrawal of Pakistani Forces
Rebellion and public outrage against the Pakistani government and military have reached an unprecedented boiling point across Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), mirroring widespread unrest in Balochistan. In cities and districts spanning Muzaffarabad, Rawalkot, Bokhara, and Mandhol, massive crowds of citizens have flooded the streets, raising fierce anti-government slogans. Protesters are actively demanding the immediate restoration of fundamental civil rights, an end to systemic oppression, and the complete withdrawal of occupying Pakistani forces from the region, voicing deep-seated grievances over ongoing violence and severe restrictions on basic liberties.
Joint Awami Action Committee Leads Mass Mobilization
The widespread demonstrations are being spearheaded by the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), which has vocally condemned the heavy-handed state response and the brutal use of force against unarmed civilians. Utilizing social media platforms like X, the JAAC shared alarming footage of the unrest, urgently calling upon international human rights organizations and global media outlets to closely monitor the deteriorating ground situation. Videos released by the committee captured thousands of citizens—including students, women, and children—marching in unison. In Hajira Mandhol and across the Poonch region, student groups and local residents courageously took to the thoroughfares, declaring that the sacrifices of those who lost their lives to state violence will never be forgotten.
Women and Children Join Historic Demonstrations
The depth of public anger was further underscored by the massive participation of women and children, who turned out in large numbers during protest rallies in Mandhol, Bokhara, and Rawalkot. Marching in active support of the Action Committee, citizens refused to cower under military intimidation, openly challenging the oppressive grip of the regime. Observers note that this mounting civil resistance marks a critical juncture in PoJK, as public defiance against Islamabad's governance and military brutality continues to escalate with no signs of abating.
