PoK Massacre: Blood Of 20 Martyrs Won’t Go In Vain, Vow Protesters At Burial | Exclusive

Published 28 July 2026 · world

PoK Massacre: Blood Of 20 Martyrs Won’t Go In Vain, Vow Protesters At Burial | Exclusive Reported By, Last Updated: July 28, 2026, 16:51 IST

PoK Massacre: Blood Of 20 Martyrs Won’t Go In Vain, Vow Protesters At Burial | Exclusive Reported By, Last Updated: July 28, 2026, 16:51 IST The Awami Action Committee, which has been at the forefront of the protests, alleged that Pakistan's security forces surrounded unarmed civilians at Chandni Chowk Rapid Read Large crowds gathered in Rawalakot on Monday to attend funerals and burial ceremonies. (News18) Tensions remained high in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir’s Rawalakot a day after a reported security crackdown on protesters, with local groups claiming that at least 20 people were killed when security forces allegedly opened fire during demonstrations. Large crowds gathered in Rawalakot on Monday to attend funerals and burial ceremonies for those reported to have died in the violence.

Several bodies were also transported to their hometowns across Pakistan-administered Kashmir for last rites. WHAT HAPPENED ON JULY 27? The violence escalated when Pakistani security forces and the military were deployed to stop mass demonstrations and a “Long March to Muzaffarabad" organized by the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC). Activist groups and local leaders labeled the sweeping security crackdown and the resulting civilian fatalities as a massacre, citing dozens of deaths and hundreds of injuries. HIGH DRAMA The Awami Action Committee, which has been at the forefront of the protests, alleged that Pakistan’s security forces surrounded unarmed civilians at Chandni Chowk, where a tense standoff continued. The group further claimed that security personnel used live ammunition against participants in a peaceful sit-in.

Protests reportedly spread to Khui Ratta and Dadheyal following the Rawalakot crackdown, with demonstrators demanding accountability and justice. Protesters vowed to continue their movement despite an increased security presence in the region. Many vowed revenge saying the “blood of martyrs will not go in vain". Activists also warned of a possible communication blackout in Rawalakot, alleging that authorities could restrict internet and telecommunications services. By evening, security forces were reported to have taken control of key public areas, including Rawalakot Square. Protest leaders appealed for intervention from the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and the international community, calling for an independent assessment of the situation. The reported casualty figures and allegations made by protest groups have not been independently verified.