Geneva, Oct. 1 -- Concerns over the situation in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, including reported civilian deaths, arrests, alleged excessive use of force and restrictions on communications, were raised during the ongoing 63rd session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva.

The issue has also been highlighted by Habib ur Rehman, Secretary, International Affairs of the Jammu Kashmir People's National Party, who is in Geneva amid the ongoing UNHRC session.

Speaking about the situation, Rehman said, "Today, I am here in Geneva, where I am meeting and holding discussions with various people. We are discussing the situation in the territory of Jammu and Kashmir that is occupied by Pakistan, including the unrest, killings...