Islamabad, June 9 -- The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has expressed deep concern over the escalating confrontation in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), following reports of deaths among both protesters and law enforcement personnel.

In a statement posted on X, HRCP said it was "deeply concerned by the escalating confrontation in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir and the loss of life among both protesters and law enforcement personnel," urging an immediate de-escalation of tensions and an impartial investigation into all deaths and injuries.

The rights body further cautioned that "proscribing popular movements invariably risks narrowing democratic space" and stressed that demands for constitutional change should...