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The Ministry of External Affairs has condemned Pakistan’s violent suppression of peaceful protests in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, confirming that at least 40 civilians have been killed since July 27, 2026. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal criticized the ruthless use of force during security operations tied to local body elections, as demonstrations organized by the Joint Awami Action Committee protest soaring living costs, political disenfranchisement, and administrative apathy. The violent crackdown highlights deep-seated socio-economic despair and structural governance failures within PoJK. While Islamabad maintains a facade of constitutional autonomy, residents face severe inflation and lack true democratic representation. Furthermore, Indian officials pointed to admissions by Pakistani authorities that militant groups originally trained for cross-border operations are now being redirected against domestic targets within Pakistan. New Delhi is leveraging international human rights norms to highlight Islamabad's failure to protect its citizens and manage civil dissent. India maintains its consistent legal stance that Jammu and Kashmir, including occupied territories, is an integral part of the Indian Union. As protests persist and the humanitarian crisis worsens, international pressure on Pakistan's leadership is expected to mount significantly.