PoK Protests Intensify On Second Day, Pakistani Policemen Held Hostage, Paraded By Locals | World News
In Pakistan, the occupied Kashmir (POK) entered the second day of unrest, with a sharper note, and the inhabitants put pressure on both the regional and federal government. The situation became variable after two civilians were killed and about two dozen injured during the clashes on the first day of the demonstrations.
Protesters return against security barriers
In order to challenge state security measures, it was seen that demonstrators have overthrew large transport containers to a river. Pakistani forces placed containers in the early hours of the day to prevent their marches. Videos at the scene showed that civilian groups pushing barricades from a bridge underlined the increasing intensity of the protest.
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Another viral clip caught the protesters – Pakistani police staff – decided to suppress the agitation – marching the streets and pointing to the rising anger on the ground.
After surrendering #RepublicofbalochistanNow the professional forces of Pakistan’s Islamabad police personnel have left arms and surrendered to the local people. #Pok. #Pok It should now be officially announced under the rule. #Bharat. !!! pic.twitter.com/iqytlsit9w– Mir Yar Baloch (@miryar_baloch) 30 September 2025
Closure in the region
The demonstrations by the Awami Action Committee (ACC) focused on fundamental rights and representative governance requests. Unrest, Pok paralyzed daily life by paralyzing markets, shops and public transportation triggered the completely closure.
On the 2nd day, the protesters clashed again with law enforcement officers, threw stones at the police and forced the security vehicles to withdraw. The visuals in the region showed to the demonstrators who use sticks, chant slogans and openly forced the authority of Islamabad.
Basic demands of protesters
The protesters organized a 38 -point demand charter, and one of the key points is to scrape 12 legislative seats in the Pok Assembly reserved for the refugees living in Pakistan. The locals argue that such quotas dilute the democratic representation of the region.
The response of Islamabad
In response to the increasing movement, Islamabad strengthened his existence in the region. While heavy armed security units were deployed in large towns, 100 more soldiers were in a hurry to maintain control. Local reports also confirmed that internet restrictions were applied to prevent mobilization and communication among protesters.
