Six civilians were killed after Pakistani security forces allegedly opened fire during clashes with protesters in Rawalakot, Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. As anti-government protests intensified, India said the unrest was a "direct consequence of Pakistan's decades-long systemic exploitation" of the region.

At least six civilians were killed after Pakistani security forces allegedly opened fire during clashes with protesters in Rawalakot in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, further escalating tensions in the region amid weeks of anti-government demonstrations.

The violence broke out near Rawalakot's New Bus Terminal, where security personnel launched a crackdown on civilians protesting against the authorities, triggering fierce confrontations, NDTV reported

Six Civilians Killed in Crackdown

According to report published in NDTV, those killed included Zahid Mughal, Zafar Mughal, Arsalan Akbar, and Wajid Hayat, who was shot dead at the Matial Mira Bus Terminal in Rawalakot. Two other civilians were also killed during the clashes.