India on Tuesday called on the international community to hold Pakistan accountable for its “misdeeds and abuses” in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), citing reports of severe police brutality in which over 20 persons, including security personnel, were killed and several others injured.Addressing the media, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said New Delhi had been witnessing a pattern of misinformation emanating from Pakistan aimed at diverting attention from its internal failures and alleged human rights violations. “We continue to see in this context a pattern of fake news and videos emanating from Pakistan. It is a desperate attempt by Pakistan to cover up its own failings and deflect attention away from its human rights abuses,” Jaiswal said.  “There are reports of severe police brutality in PoK in which several protesters have been killed and many injured. We hope the international community will hold Pakistan accountable for its misdeeds and abuses,” he added.India’s remarks came amid mounting tensions in PoK following violent clashes between security forces and protesters associated with the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), a group that has spearheaded campaigns for economic relief and political reforms in the region.The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan also expressed concern over the deteriorating situation, saying it was “deeply concerned by the escalating confrontation and the loss of lives”. The rights body called for an immediate de-escalation of tensions and an impartial investigation into all deaths and injuries. It warned that banning popular movements could shrink democratic space and said demands for constitutional change should be addressed through peaceful and representative means.The unrest intensified after the PoK government last week outlawed the JAAC, accusing it of promoting hatred, terrorism and anarchy in the region. The ban came ahead of a protest call issued by the organisation for June 9.In a fresh move on Tuesday, the PoK government announced a Rs 10 million reward for information leading to the arrest of four wanted individuals linked to the proscribed group.The JAAC has emerged as one of the most prominent protest movements in the region, having organised demonstrations over electricity tariffs, inflation and political rights. Previous confrontations with authorities in May 2024 and September 2025 had also resulted in deaths and injuries.