India Condemns Pakistan for Brutal Crackdown on Protesters in Occupied Jammu and Kashmir
On July 31, 2026, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs issued a strong condemnation of the Pakistani establishment following reports that over 40 civilians were killed during a crackdown on anti-government demonstrations in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK). Protesters had been demanding democratic reforms and fundamental rights before being met with "ruthless force." New Delhi characterized the violence as a display of disdain for innocent lives and cited recent Pakistani admissions regarding state-sponsored militancy.