Protesters in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir Defy Deadly Crackdown, Chant Freedom Slogans

Why in news

Protesters in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) are using slogans from India's freedom struggle to protest against Pakistani security forces' crackdown.

Background

Pakistani security forces reportedly killed 37 and injured over 200 people in a three-day crackdown in PoK. Protesters utilized slogans by Ram Prasad Bismil and Maulana Hasrat Mohani to voice resistance against the occupation.

Facts for Prelims

• PostRam Prasad Bismil: Indian freedom fighter known for the slogan 'Sarfaroshi ki tamanna...'
• FactMaulana Hasrat Mohani: Coined the slogan 'Inquilab Zindabad' in 1921
• PlacePoK: Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, a territory under illegal Pakistani occupation

For Mains

Q. Discuss the implications of the ongoing unrest in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir on India's regional security and the narrative of human rights violations.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

• human rights violations
• regional stability
• narrative of resistance
• India's diplomatic stance

Keywords: human rights · sovereignty · resistance · regional security · freedom struggle

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