PoK election crackdown 2026

"Filled With Dead Bodies": 20 Killed In Brutal PoK Crackdown By Pakistan Forces

Elections for 45 contesting seats in PoK are to be held in three phases till August 10.

PoK on the boil: Polls, a deadly crackdown by Pakistani forces and a region in turmoil

‘Mujahideen sent to bleed India have turned guns inwards’: India seeks global scrutiny of Pakistan's crackdown in PoJK

The MEA said Pakistan had unleashed “ruthless force” on civilians in PoJK, where protests escalated in recent weeks.

Ruthless force: 40+ killed in PoJK crackdown, India seeks probe into Pak's actions

Ruthless force: 40+ killed in PoJK crackdown, India seeks probe into Pak's actions

'Pak-trained Mujahideen turned guns inwards': MEA slams Islamabad over PoK crackdown

India condemned Pakistan's admission of training and arming militants who have turned against the state. The Ministry of External Affairs also criticized Pakistan's harsh crackdown on protesters in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir. Over forty civilians were reportedly killed during the violent suppression of peaceful demonstrations. India stated that Pakistan's actions exposed its disdain for the region's innocent inhabitants.

India again denounces Pakistan’s crackdown in PoJK, urges global action

New Delhi has criticised Islamabad’s actions in PoJK several times over the past few weeks as the region has witnessed widespread violence that has left more than 40 people dead since June

'Long history of unlawful violence': Global watchdogs condemn Pak's crackdown in PoK

International oversight bodies are sounding the alarm over growing violence and restrictions on media freedom during elections. Amnesty International has documented harsh actions against protesters in PoK's Rawalakot, and the Committee to Protect Journalists has identified worsening conditions for reporters. Alarmingly, two independent journalists are reportedly missing after being abducted from their office, with the protest movement accounting for more than eighty fatalities.

Pakistan Bans Al Jazeera For "Yellow Journalism" After Reports On PoK Crackdown

Al Jazeera is Qatar based broadcaster

'Answered public discontent with bullets': MEA slams Pak over 'farce' PoK polls

In a strong statement, the Ministry of External Affairs demanded action against cross-border terrorism, directly targeting groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba following claims about Indian agencies taking down their commanders. They lambasted the local elections in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir as illegitimate, citing repression of civilians by Pakistani forces. Moreover, India urged the global community to address Pakistan's actions firmly.

POK elections a complete farce, 90 civilians killed in crackdown: India

POK elections a complete farce, 90 civilians killed in crackdown: India

"Election In PoK Complete Farce, Hollow Exercises Can't Hide Reality": Centre

Randhir Jaiswal was responding to a question on elections in PoK.

Hollow electoral exercise: India dismisses PoK local polls, flags killings by Pakistan

Hollow electoral exercise: India dismisses PoK local polls, flags killings by Pakistan