The wave of dissatisfaction in Pakistan Occupide Jammu and Kashmir (Pojk) has now spread to Islamabad. Police took alleged barbaric action at the National Press Club (NPC), which has revealed incidents of lathicharge and damage to media equipment. This action took place during the protests organized by the Kashmir Action Committee. The demonstration was being done against alleged atrocities and internet blackouts in Pojk.

On Thursday, Islamabad Police raided the NPC and forcibly entered the campus and attacked protesters and journalists. The police lathi -charged and destroyed many media equipment. This action has created resentment across the country. The protesters were voicing their rights in a peaceful manner, but the strict action of the police made the situation more sensitive.

Human rights organizations condemned

Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) strongly condemned the attack. HRCP wrote on social media that raids on NPC and attack on journalists should be immediately brought under investigation and those responsible should be punished according to the law. The incident has created heavy resentment between human rights groups and media.

What did Zaid Gishkori, senior journalist of Pakistan say

Senior Pakistan journalist Zaid Gishkori reprimanded the officials and said that this action has raised serious questions. He asked how the house of journalists became unsafe for those who have no safe place to protest. At the same time, former Pakistan envoy in the United Nations Maliha Lodhi also described the raid as “condemnable” and demanded accountability of the responsibilities.

The incident is drawing international attention to the state of human rights in Pojk and the ongoing protest there. It is a clear indication that dissatisfaction in Pojk is not only limited to the local level, but it is also affecting the capital of Pakistan and the political and social environment there.

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