Muzaffarabad: Public outrage continues to escalate in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) as residents demand justice and accountability for the innocent youth killed during recent demonstrations organized by the Joint Awami Action Committee (AAC).
In recent weeks, the region has witnessed massive protests, with thousands from various walks of life uniting against what they describe as government negligence, poor governance, and the persistent denial of basic rights and facilities.
The movement, led by the AAC, has brought together communities across PoJK in a peaceful campaign to highlight long-standing issues, including inflation, high electricity tariffs, unemployment, and crumbling infrastructure — all of which, protesters say, have worsened under the current administration.
An AAC leader, speaking on behalf of the committee, stressed that the movement remains peaceful and well-organized. He said communities are uniting under a single platform guided by the AAC’s 38-point Charter of Demands, which sets out the core objectives of their struggle.
“Through this movement, the conscious Kashmiri nation — from Bhimber to Rawalakot — has realized how to address these issues,” the leader said, urging people to maintain discipline and continue their struggle peacefully while rejecting all forms of violence.
Condemning violent acts, he added, “Those who have resorted to violence, whether from Rawala or elsewhere — even if they escape punishment from authorities — will not escape Allah’s justice. His justice is certain and inescapable.”
Despite reports of an agreement between senior authorities and the AAC, skepticism remains widespread among locals. Many doubt the sincerity of Prime Minister Chaudhry Anwar-ul-Haq’s government, questioning whether it will honor its commitments or resort once again to empty promises.
