# Baloch groups, Indian parties slam Pakistan’s PoK crackdown

2026-08-07T18:20:31+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk

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Indian political parties and Baloch human rights groups have condemned the killing of protesters in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). The CPI(M) and PDP, through leaders M. Y. Tarigami and Naeem Akhtar, expressed solidarity with victims and demanded a political solution. The Hindu reports that 21 people died when security forces fired on a Joint Awami Action Committee rally in Rawalakot on Monday. Baloch organisations, including the Baloch Yakjehti Committee and Baloch Women Forum, separately called the crackdown part of a broader state policy of suppression. The Hans India reports over 40 deaths so far, with some analysts estimating the toll could exceed 125. The groups have urged the UN and global community to intervene against extrajudicial measures and restrictions on civil liberties.

## Coverage

- thehansindia.com <https://www.thehansindia.com/news/international/baloch-activists-condemn-pakistans-crackdown-in-pok-call-for-global-action-1103462>
- thehindu.com <https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/jammu-and-kashmir/cpim-pdp-condemn-killings-by-security-forces-in-pok/article71277896.ece>

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