SRINAGAR: The Association of Terror Victims in Kashmir (ATVK) on Thursday condemned the killing of civilian protesters in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), alleging that excessive force was used against peaceful demonstrators and describing the incident as a serious violation of human rights.
In a memorandum, ATVK Chairperson Tasleema Akhter expressed concern over reported civilian casualties and alleged human rights abuses in PoJK. The remarks came during a protest held outside the United Nations office in Srinagar.
“We strongly condemn the heinous killing of civilian protesters in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir. Reports of excessive force and human rights violations against peaceful protesters are deeply disturbing and unacceptable,” the statement said.
The organisation said such incidents amounted to a breach of fundamental human rights and urged the international community, human rights organisations and global institutions to take cognisance of the matter.
