New Delhi, Jul 15: A viral video circulating on social media has sparked controversy in Pakistan-occupied Jammu Kashmir (PoJK), with protesters alleging that they caught a serving Islamabad police official attempting to plant Indian currency among demonstrators during an ongoing protest. The authenticity of the video has not been independently verified, and Pakistani authorities have not commented on the claims.
The incident was reportedly linked to demonstrations led by the Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), which has been spearheading protests over inflation, electricity tariffs, governance and other civic issues in the region.
According to claims made by protesters, the individual was stopped after allegedly behaving suspiciously during the demonstration. In the video, the man is purportedly heard saying that a senior officer had handed him Indian currency notes and instructed him to “drop them quickly” among the protesters. He is also seen identifying himself as a police official posted in Rawalakot, reportedly revealing his police belt number and displaying his Computerised National Identity Card (CNIC).
Protesters have alleged that the purported operation was intended to portray the agitation as being backed by India by creating the appearance that demonstrators were receiving Indian funds. They claim such evidence could later be used to undermine the credibility of the movement.
The allegations surfaced amid escalating protests in PoJK, where demonstrators have accused authorities of using force to suppress the movement demanding lower electricity tariffs, cheaper wheat flour, improved governance and greater political representation.
There has been no official response from Pakistani authorities regarding the viral video or the allegations. The claims made in the footage remain unverified, and no independent evidence has emerged to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident. (Agencies)
