India has sharply criticized Pakistan over reports of deadly violence in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), accusing Islamabad of attempting to conceal its failures through a campaign of misinformation.
The remarks came amid escalating unrest in PoK, where clashes between protesters and security forces have left several people dead.
India's Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said Pakistan was resorting to 'fake news and videos' to divert attention from developments in the region.
The unrest was triggered after the PoK administration banned the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) under anti-terrorism laws.
The JAAC, a coalition of traders, transporters, lawyers, and student groups, had called for a region-wide shutdown and a long march to press a 38-point charter of demands.
Tensions escalated further after a trader was allegedly shot dead during a confrontation with police, triggering widespread anger and protests across the region.
India has urged the international community to hold Pakistan accountable for alleged human rights abuses and excessive use of force against protesters.
