London, June 14 -- Thousands of British Kashmiris gathered outside the Palace of Westminster on Sunday to protest against the human rights violations and use of force against the residents in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) by Pakistani forces, calling for international intervention and accountability.

The demonstrators raised concerns over the civilian deaths, injuries, harassment of women and the use of force against peaceful protesters in the region.

Carrying placards and banners, the protesters demanded justice for those affected by the recent unrest and urged the international community to take note of the situation in PoJK.

The protesters also appealed to the United Nations and global human rights organisations to inve...