PoK Marred With Protest on Day 4, Posters Seen Demanding Merger With India | 5 Points

Islamab: situation remains tense in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir on Monday as total strike against high prices of wheat flour inflated electricity bills and rising taxes enters its fourth day. Pakistan government is stepping up efforts to de-escalate situation amid dely clashes between security forces and protesters.

protests organised by Awami Action Committee (AAC) began on May 10 and led to a crackdown by security forces using tear gas shelling. se demonstrations occurred in Muzaffrab, Sehansa, Mirpur, Rawalkot, Khuiratta, Tattapani and Hattian Bala. Following this, Pakistan government imposed Section 144 shutting down schools, colleges and offices. Several videos went viral on social media showing police using batons on protestors injuring 100.

Amid rising violence, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed his concerns and ded that re will be no tolerance for people taking law into ir own hands and damaging government properties.

"Deeply concerned about situation in AJK. Unfortunately, in situations of chaos and dissent re are always some who rush in to score political points," he wrote on X. He ded that spoke to concerned leer to find a peaceful solution. 

Here are Top 5 Points of Ongoing Protests:

1. Protests surge in PoK over inflation, rising taxes and lack of amenities. Hundreds of people took to streets in different regions protesting against government. ACC called for demanding tax-free electricity from Mangla Dam and subsidies on wheat flour.

2. As per reports, in Rawalkot, protesters urged to merge with India and even an Indian flag was also hoisted in region. However, an official confirmation has yet to be received.

3. On Sunday, one cop was killed and 100 officials were injured in violence between police and activists of a rights movement amid a wheel-jam and shutter-down strike across territory.

4. In an attempt to disperse protesters, Pakistani rangers and local police fired tear gas, pellets, and bullets in air. Two protesters have died in attack by police.

5. On May 13, Pak PM will schedule a high-level meeting to discuss ongoing situation in PoK. A day earlier, Shehbaz spoke to prime minister of Pok and directed Pakistan Muslim League-N office bearers in region to engage with action committee leers to find a peaceful resolution.