India on Wednesday (local time) urged the United Nations human rights body to investigate killings allegedly carried out by Pakistani security forces during protests in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK). India called for impartial investigations, due process for detained activists and the removal of internet restrictions across the region.

Anuj Swarup, First Secretary at India's Permanent Mission to the United Nations in New York, made the appeal during the 81st Session of the UN General Assembly Third Committee's Interactive Dialogue with the High Commissioner for Human Rights.

In a post on X, the mission highlighted India's constructive engagement as a member of the Human Rights Council. It also criticised the "selectivity and double standards of OHCHR, which erode trust in multilateralism", while reaffirming India's commitment to work with the High Commissioner.

India urged the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) to issue a report on Pakistan. It called for "impartial investigations into killings by its security forces in Pakistan-occupied Jammu & Kashmir", due process for detained Awami Action Committee leaders and the lifting of internet restrictions across PoJK.

The mission's post also urged Pakistan to reflect on how human rights were being trampled across large parts of the country, particularly in regions under its illegal occupation.

The appeal comes amid escalating unrest in PoJK, where the Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JKJAAC) has led protests over long-pending demands, government inaction and the authorities' handling of demonstrations. Earlier this month, the committee announced an indefinite shutdown and wheel-jam strike across the region.

The committee has also opposed the installation of political leadership without a genuine electoral mandate. Tensions intensified following reports of clashes, injuries and casualties during demonstrations. The committee alleged that authorities used force against protesters.

The unrest follows the region's July elections, which faced allegations of poll rigging and incidents of violence. Prolonged strikes and demonstrations disrupted election campaigns, public meetings, rallies and door-to-door outreach. Limited public interest also dampened political activity.

Protesters condemned indiscriminate firing by Pakistani forces on demonstrators in Rawalakot. Last month, the JKJAAC accused Pakistan's government of creating conditions in PoJK similar to those in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. It warned that the administration's handling of protests and dissent could trigger further unrest.

The demonstrators have also demanded the release of detained activists, the withdrawal of cases against protesters and the implementation of the committee's broader demands.