Geneva, June 27 -- Mirza Shafiq, Chairman of the Swiss Kashmir Human Rights Commission, has accused Pakistani authorities of imposing a harsh crackdown in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), alleging that road blockades, mass arrests, and the use of anti-terrorism laws have created a deep humanitarian crisis.

Speaking on the sidelines of the 62nd session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), Shafiq stated that roads connecting the region with Pakistan had been blocked by police and Rangers, disrupting the movement of essential supplies, including food, medicines, and other necessities.

He stated that the restrictions could trigger widespread unrest across the region.

Describing the situation as "cruelty rather tha...