PoK Protesters Demand Electricity, Flour; Threaten to Risk Death, Claim Hospitals Will Be Arrested

Protesters in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) gathered in the capital city of Muzaffarabad on Thursday to demand reliable electricity and regular flour supplies, citing shortages that have affected daily life. The demonstrators, many of whom are farmers and low‑income families, have called on the Pakistani authorities to address the chronic power outages and food insecurity. In a statement released after the rally, the protest leaders warned that they would risk their lives if their demands are not met, and added that the government would arrest them even in hospitals if they continue to protest. Police officials said they were monitoring the situation closely and had urged the protesters to comply with the law, while local residents expressed mixed feelings about the escalating tensions. The protest is part of a broader movement in PoK that has seen sporadic demonstrations over basic services and economic conditions.