London, July 29 -- International concern is growing over reports of violence in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, with British Labour MP Naz Shah and Amnesty International calling for an independent investigation into the use of force against protesters. The reactions come amid reports of casualties during demonstrations in Rawalakot and other parts of the region.

British Labour Member of Parliament for Bradford West, Naz Shah, strongly condemned the reported killings of civilians in Mirpur and other areas of Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir.

In a post on social media platform X, Shah said she "totally condemns the killing of innocent people" and described the reported shooting of peaceful protesters as "barbaric." She added that ...