India Says Pakistan Using 'Fake News' To Cover Up 'Failings' In PoK Amid Violent Clashes
India Says Pakistan Using 'Fake News' To Cover Up 'Failings' In PoK Amid Violent Clashes Published By, Last Updated: June 09, 2026, 16:45 IST The
India Says Pakistan Using 'Fake News' To Cover Up 'Failings' In PoK Amid Violent Clashes Published By, Last Updated: June 09, 2026, 16:45 IST The MEA spokesman urged the international community to take note of the situation and hold Pakistan accountable for alleged abuses. Police officials patrol an area amid the ongoing violence in PoK, in Muzaffarabad, Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. (PTI photo) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Tuesday said Pakistan was using “fake news" to cover up its “failings" in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), following reports of violent clashes in the region that left several people dead and many injured. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, speaking at a press briefing, said India had taken note of reports of protests and unrest in PoK. He said there was a “pattern of fake news and videos emanating from Pakistan" which, according to him, appeared to be an attempt to divert attention from human rights concerns in the region.
“This appears to be a desperate attempt by Pakistan to cover up its own failings and deflect attention away from its human rights abuses," Jaiswal said. VIDEO | Delhi: Regarding reports of protests in PoK, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) says, “We have seen reports regarding the protests in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, as well as other related issues. In this context, we continue to observe a pattern of fake news and… pic.twitter.com/JqkOVthAFq— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) June 9, 2026 He added that there were reports of police brutality in PoK in which several people had been killed and many others injured. “As you may have seen, there are several reports of police brutality in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Reports indicate that several people have been killed, while many others have been injured." The MEA spokesman also urged the international community to take note of the situation and hold Pakistan accountable for alleged abuses. “We hope that the international community will hold Pakistan accountable for its misdeeds and abuses," he said.
Deadly Clashes In PoK The comments came amid reports of violent clashes in Pakistan-administered Kashmir ahead of a planned protest. At least 11 people were killed and more than 70 injured when police and paramilitary forces moved to disperse supporters of a banned civil society alliance. Police said members of the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), which campaigns for economic and political rights, had gathered outside a hospital morgue after the death of a fellow member. Authorities said the situation escalated into violence, with both sides reporting casualties. Officials claimed that four police personnel and a passerby were killed after unidentified individuals opened fire, while six protesters were killed in the response operation. Police also reported dozens of arrests and injuries on both sides. The JAAC, however, accused the authorities of excessive force, while officials said protesters used weapons including firearms and petrol bombs during the clashes. The group has been leading protests over reserved legislative seats and economic issues in the region, which has seen repeated unrest in recent years.
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