Geneva, June 22 -- Serious concerns have emerged over an alleged crackdown by authorities in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), with reports of widespread raids and human rights violations drawing condemnation from Kashmiri activists and diaspora leaders.

In a video statement, chairman of the United Kashmir People's National Party (UKPNP) Sardar Shaukat Ali Kashmiri described the developments as "deeply alarming," alleging that security forces have carried out raids on homes across the region, detained hundreds of people, and seized valuables during search operations. According to the claims, residential properties have been extensively damaged, leaving many families traumatised and displaced.

"The information coming from PoJK ...