Police personnel and the AAC in PoK protested, demanding better salaries and facilities. Administrative work was affected by strikes and road blockades, and the government attempted to control the situation by deploying security forces and shutting down the internet.
Pakistan News: The situation in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) is continuously deteriorating. Local police personnel and the Awami Action Committee (AAC) have taken to the streets against the government. Police personnel are demanding salary increases, better facilities, and inclusion in government schemes. After these demands were rejected by the government, law and order collapsed, and the situation became tense.
Police Strike and Law and Order Challenge
The PoK police went on strike in support of their demands. Its impact was felt across the entire region. Due to the police strike, several government offices and services were affected. Considering the gravity of the situation, the government announced a shutdown across PoK. During this time, roads were blocked in many areas, and commercial activities came to a standstill.
Pakistan Government Takes Strict Action
To control the situation, the Pakistani government dispatched approximately 7,000 police personnel and Frontier Force jawans from the capital, Islamabad, to PoK. All these personnel were deployed to gain control over the situation and manage the protests. Considering the circumstances, the government also suspended internet services to control information flow and prevent protesters from organizing their movements.
Reasons for Police Dissatisfaction
The dissatisfaction among PoK police personnel has been deep-rooted for many years. They had presented a total of 11 demands to the government, including salary increases, risk allowance, better housing, inclusion in government schemes, and other facilities. After the government rejected these demands, police personnel took to the streets, and protests began.
Support from Awami Action Committee
Alongside the police protests, the Awami Action Committee (AAC) also launched its movement. The AAC began protesting against the policies of the government and the army. Thousands of people took to the streets, and road blockades were implemented in several places. Protesters expressed their anger against government policies and the role of security forces.
Attempts to Control the Situation
The government deployed large-scale security forces to control the protests. In addition to shutting down the internet, police and Frontier Force personnel remained vigilant in the capital and major cities. However, local residents also participated in the protests, further complicating matters for the administration.
