Calls for Independent Probe into Pakistan’s Use of Force in Occupied Kashmir

Amid growing unrest in Pakistan‑occupied Kashmir, the Joint Action Committee (JAC) has urged the formation of an independent fact‑finding mission to examine Pakistan’s military actions. The demand comes after reports of a drone attack on residential neighborhoods in Rawalakot, where explosives were allegedly dropped on private houses, killing a ten‑year‑old girl and several other civilians. JAC also highlighted accusations of heavy‑machine‑gun fire, mortar shells, and indiscriminate shootings in densely populated areas. The committee insists that any investigation must be impartial, transparent, and conducted within a fixed timeline, with clear jurisdiction, evidence‑safeguarding protocols, and witness protection measures. It further called on the United Nations and international human‑rights bodies to press Pakistani officials for answers and to ensure the safety of ordinary people.