Tensions remain high in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir as deadly clashes, shutdowns and anti-Pakistan protests continue across multiple cities. The unrest intensified after violent confrontations in Rawalakot left multiple people dead and dozens injured. Protesters have accused Pakistani authorities of excessive force, while Islamabad has signalled a major crackdown on leaders of the Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee, including plans to reopen 177 old police cases. The crisis has now expanded beyond the region, with members of the Kashmiri diaspora staging demonstrations in the United Kingdom and calls growing for international scrutiny. India has strongly reacted to the developments, accusing Pakistan of human rights abuses and demanding accountability for the reported violence in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.