Shaukat Nawaz Mir Slams Government & Military as Civilian Death Toll Rises in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir
Mass Protests Rock Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK)
The ongoing crisis in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) has taken a dramatic turn as Shaukat Nawaz Mir, senior leader of the Awami Action Committee (AAC), launched a scathing attack on Pakistan’s ruling establishment. Addressing thousands of protestors, Mir compared the Pakistan Army and government to a “witch bent on killing its own people.”
What began as protests against inflated electricity bills and food shortages has now become a powerful civil uprising — targeting Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and decades of military-backed repression.
Key Highlights:
- Shaukat Nawaz Mir: “Azad Kashmir is not free. It’s bound by chains of oppression.”
- 12 civilians killed, 200+ injured by Pakistani forces in crackdown.
- 3 policemen dead, 9 injured in clashes between protestors and Rangers.
- Ongoing indefinite strike and civil resistance in Muzaffarabad, Bagh, Poonch.
- Internet shutdowns and media blackouts intensify in the region.
- AAC’s “Long March” continues despite threats of military retaliation.
“This Is a People’s Revolution” – Mir’s Defiant Speech
In a bold declaration, Mir said:
“Our fight is not against an individual, but an entire corrupt and oppressive system. We will raise our voice until justice is served.”
He further accused Pakistan’s government of hypocrisy, referencing controversial statements by Army Chief Asim Munir, who labeled Hindus “kaafir” while the military “kills innocent Kashmiris.”
Brutal Crackdown Fuels Anger in PoK
According to reports:
- Civilians were fired upon by Pakistani Rangers and Islamabad Police in multiple districts.
- The bloodshed, instead of quelling dissent, has intensified public outrage.
- Protesters accuse Islamabad of:
- Suppressing free speech
- Silencing local media
- Using the army as a tool of control
Internet Shutdowns & Media Silence
- Communication networks have been blocked across PoK.
- State-backed media in Pakistan has largely ignored the protests.
- Activists claim this is part of an effort to hide state brutality from the global stage.
End of the ‘Azad Kashmir’ Illusion?
For the first time in decades, PoK residents are openly chanting anti-government and anti-army slogans. Observers believe the movement could mark a turning point in the region’s political history.
“We will not be silenced. This struggle will continue until our last breath,” vowed Mir.
What’s Next?
- AAC’s Long March is set to escalate this week.
- Pakistani forces are reportedly planning further action.
- Human rights organizations are calling for international attention to prevent further bloodshed.
