Kashmiri diaspora protests in Bradford over PoJK abuses

Kashmiri diaspora leaders, led by Mahmood Kashmiri, chairman of the Jammu and Kashmir National Independence Alliance (JKNIA), held a protest outside the Pakistani Consulate in Bradford, UK. The demonstrators are protesting against alleged widespread abuses by Pakistani security forces in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK).

Kashmiri accused security forces of being responsible for killings, kidnappings, and other abuses against civilians. He stated that the demonstration is held in solidarity with people in PoJK amid a threatened shutdown in the region. The protesters have been demonstrating outside the consulate from Monday to Friday for the past three months and have indicated the campaign could continue for another year or two.

A memorandum was prepared for submission to Pakistani officials. The delegation also sought a verbal discussion with consulate representatives to communicate their concerns. Kashmiri demanded that Pakistan withdraw its forces from PoJK and comply with regional agreements, calling for those responsible for alleged disappearances and killings to be brought to justice.