In Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), authorities are facing increasing backlash from activists and opposition members due to a crackdown on dissent amid rising tensions. The Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) has reported that over 450 individuals have been detained since unrest erupted, particularly in Rawalakot. Activists allege that several protesters are missing following demonstrations outside the Combined Military Hospital. Communication disruptions have been noted across several regions, including Muzaffarabad and Poonch. The situation has garnered international attention, with protests by Kashmiri diaspora groups in the UK and the US, who accuse Pakistan's civil-military establishment of suppressing dissent. The JAAC claims that the death toll from violence in Rawalakot has reached 35, raising further human rights concerns. As the protests continue, observers are calling for accountability and transparency regarding the actions taken by security forces, with some drawing parallels to historical events in Pakistan that preceded significant political changes. The scrutiny of PoK's situation is intensifying as calls grow for an independent assessment of the unfolding events.