Pakistani forces opened fire on civilians in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), leaving four people injured as massive protests erupted against Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s government. According to the media reports, thousands of residents took to the streets denouncing political subjugation, human rights violations, corruption, rising food and power prices, and the continued second-class treatment of PoK under Pakistan’s occupation.

As per the report, the protest unfolded after political Civilians got tired of corruption, elite privilege given to Ministers, rising prices of food as well as power, and no political representation.

What Is Happening?

Stone-pelting protests against Pakistani forces in PoK intensified on Sunday, with the civilian uprising led by the Awami Action Committee (AAC) spreading across several regions. In several videos on Social media, civilians displayed bullet shells allegedly fired by Pakistani forces.

Reports also suggest that Pakistan Army- and ISI-backed Muslim Conference cadres opened fire on members of the Awami Action Committee. At least one protestor has been confirmed dead and 15 others injured in the clashes.