Bradford, June 9 -- Members of the Kashmiri diaspora from across the United Kingdom gathered in Bradford on Tuesday to protest against what they described as ongoing human rights violations, political repression and the use of force against civilians in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) by Pakistani forces in the region.

According to a release, the peaceful demonstration saw the participation of community members, activists and supporters who called for greater international attention to the situation in the region.

Protesters carried banners and placards demanding justice, accountability and protection of fundamental rights.

According to the organisers, participants expressed concerns over the reported human rights violations...