Scotland, June 8 -- Political activist from Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), Amjad Ayub Mirza, has appealed to the United Nations for urgent intervention amid what he described as a worsening humanitarian and political crisis in PoJK.

In a video statement, Amjad Ayub Mirza raised alarm over reports of an alleged violent crackdown on peaceful demonstrators in Rawalakot who were protesting for economic, social, and civil rights.

Citing information received from local sources, Amjad Ayub Mirza claimed that security operations involved personnel from the Pakistani Rangers, Punjab Police, and military units. According to the activist, the operations resulted in civilian casualties, including deaths and injuries among unarmed prote...