London, June 11 -- British MP Bob Blackman has launched a blistering attack on the Pakistani military for using live ammunition against peaceful protesters in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), branding the crackdown a "despicable act" of state-sponsored violence.

In an interview with ANI, the senior Conservative lawmaker expressed deep alarm over reports of rising casualties, noting that while authorities claim nine deaths, local accounts report over 30 people killed and hundreds injured.

"This is a despicable attack on civilians, most of whom, of course, are concerned about having enough food to eat and having the position whereby their human rights are protected," Blackman told ANI.

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