The international community and human rights bodies should take cognizance of human rights violations in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK), said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on the last day of his electioneering in Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow on Saturday.
Union Minister Amit Shah on Sunday launched a scathing attack on the opposition, accusing them of indulging in appeasement politics and challenging India's sovereignty over Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (POK).
Shabir Choudhry, an activist and writer originating from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and currently residing in London, has been actively drawing attention to the deteriorating situation in his homeland.
Political and human rights organizations have invoked a long march and called for a sit-in on May 11 to raise the issues faced by the PoK locals in Muzaffarabad, Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).
Former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir Omar mocked the Centre over it claim to merge the Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) with Jammu and Kashmir, saying while they can't handle one part but talking about taking another part which is not under their control.
Earlier in April, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh asserted that considering the development taking place in India, the people of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) will themselves demand to be with India.
Responding to China's attempt to build a road in a part of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir close to the Siachen Glacier, the MEA spokesperson reiterated India's stand on it.
Ishtiyaq Ahmed said, "The educational infrastructure in PoK is in a serious condition, Despite having a budget of about PKR 25 billion for education, the standards of education in the area are deteriorating rapidly".
The Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK) region has been facing several landslides and a flood-like situation in villages surrounding Muzaffarabad has made it difficult for them to commute during emergencies.
Raising their voice against the administration's actions, the business owners organised a protest demanding an immediate halt to the confiscation drive.