Jammu and Kashmir activists protest at New Delhi's JNU over PoJK human rights
On July 31, a silent protest was staged on the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) campus in New Delhi by activists from Jammu and Kashmir. The demonstration demanded an end to alleged brutalities against civilians in Pakistan‑occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) and called for international investigation of human‑rights violations.
The protest followed a solidarity meeting held earlier at Sabarmati Dhaba on the JNU campus, organized under the banner of Jammu and Kashmir Students of JNU. Participants included students, academics and community members. Social activist Ravinder Pandita and Romi Sharma Poonchi spoke out, condemning reported killings and violence in PoJK, while Rizwan Ahmed, a law student at Jamia Millia Islamia, criticised Pakistan’s actions in the region. Organisers urged the global community and human‑rights bodies to ensure accountability and protect civilians.
Background reports note that between 5 June and 27 July, at least 45 people were killed in PoJK amid a crackdown by Pakistani security forces, and that a “Long March” on 27 July resulted in security forces opening fire on demonstrators, killing 21.
Entities: India · Jammu and Kashmir · Jawaharlal Nehru University · Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) · Pakistan · Pakistan‑occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) · Ravinder Pandita · Rizwan Ahmed · Romi Sharma Poonchi
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Social activist Ravinder Pandita and Romi Sharma Poonchi participated in the program and condemned reported killings and violence affecting civilians in PoJK. (belongs)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] On 27 July, a “Long March” began with thousands marching toward Rawalakot, and security forces opened fire on unarmed demonstrators, killing 21. (belongs)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Protest organisers called for the international community and human‑rights agencies to investigate alleged violations and ensure accountability for civilians in PoJK. (belongs)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Between 5 June and 27 July, at least 45 people were killed in Pakistan‑occupied Jammu and Kashmir during a crackdown by Pakistani authorities. (belongs)
- [● 3 SOURCES] The protest was preceded by a solidarity meeting at Sabarmati Dhaba on the JNU campus under the banner of Jammu and Kashmir Students of JNU. (belongs)
- [● 3 SOURCES] A silent protest was held at Jawaharlal Nehru University campus in New Delhi on July 31 by Jammu and Kashmir activists demanding an end to brutalities in Pakistan‑occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK). (belongs)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Rizwan Ahmed, a law student at Jamia Millia Islamia, addressed the gathering and criticised Pakistan's actions in relation to PoJK. (belongs)