12 civilians killed in firing by Pak forces as violent protests paralyse POK

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POK protests

Awami Action Committee (AAC) activists during a demonstration in Muzaffarabad

Subodh Kumar

New Delhi,UPDATED: Oct 2, 2025 08:18 IST

At least 12 civilians have been killed as Pakistani security forces opened fire on protesters in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (POK), which is witnessing one of its biggest unrest in recent years. The protests, which started over the government's failure to meet key demands, have snowballed into a broader agitation against excesses by the military in the region.

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Abhishek De

Published On:

Oct 2, 2025

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