Chakka-Jam, Shutter-Down Protests Paralyse PoK; Locals Highlight Human Rights Violations, Brutality by Forces

Protests have erupted in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) with a major shutdown in the region on Thursday against the country’s government and army.

With a region-wide chakka jam and shutter-down strike on October 5, internet may be shut down in all cities, said sources.

The locals are protesting against the brutality of security forces, violations of human rights, and forceful arrest of political activists.

Fearful powerful circles and Pakistan’s caretaker PM Anwar-ul-Haq Kakar’s government want to reduce the impact of the popular protest movement.

The Joint Public Action Committee has directed to record all activities in the form of videos and photographs in case of internet service suspension, and circulate them in full force on internet availability.