Jammu, July 8:
The protesters in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) have accused the security forces of committing alleged atrocities and excesses as they continue their agitation to press for their demands. Despite repeated crackdowns, the protests show no signs of losing momentum, with demonstrators remaining steadfast and determined not to back down this time.
Amid the continuing unrest, Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) is reportedly attempting to exploit the volatile situation by facilitating multiple infiltration attempts across the border. As the protests intensify, security agencies expect increased pressure along the border with India.
A high alert has been sounded all along the Line of Control (LoC) amid concerns that the unrest could be used as a cover for infiltration bids. The main protests in PoK are taking place in Muzaffarabad and Rawalkot, which are around 15 to 40 km from the Indian side of the LoC. Owing to the atrocities and shortage of food and medicines, many may try to cross over into India, officials say.