Protests in PoJK on 77th Anniversary of 1947 Tribal Invasion
In Muzaffarabad, Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), members of the United Kashmir People’s National Party and the Jammu Kashmir National Students Federation held significant protests. These demonstrations marked the 77th anniversary of the tribal invasion on October 22, 1947, backed by the Pakistani army. Protesters highlighted ongoing suffering and discrimination, condemning the invasion that led to plunder and killings. They expressed grievances over brutality against dissenters and criticized the exploitation of natural resources by Pakistan. A student protester stated, “We are marching against the tribal invasion and the atrocities by the Pakistani government.” Another protester accused the local government of aiding Islamabad’s interests. Security forces cracked down on the protests, arresting several activists, including Central President Israr Yousuf and others. UKPNP activists also protested outside the Pakistani consulate in London, emphasizing the plight of PoJK residents. The protests underscore unresolved issues from the historical conflict in Jammu and Kashmir and the ongoing struggle for rights in PoJK.
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PoJK -: PoJK stands for Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir. It is a region that is part of the larger area of Jammu and Kashmir, which is claimed by both India and Pakistan.
1947 Tribal Invasion -: The 1947 Tribal Invasion refers to an event when tribal militias from Pakistan invaded the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir. This led to the first war between India and Pakistan over the region.
United Kashmir People’s National Party -: This is a political party that advocates for the rights and independence of the people in the region of Jammu and Kashmir, including PoJK.
Jammu Kashmir National Students Federation -: This is a student organization that works for the rights and interests of students in the Jammu and Kashmir region, including PoJK.
Pakistani consulate -: A consulate is a place where a country has representatives in another country. The Pakistani consulate in London is where Pakistan has officials to help its citizens and manage relations with the UK.
