India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) criticizes Pakistan’s handling of protests in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK/Pok), responding to a statement by a Pakistani official who said militant groups trained by Pakistan have now turned against Pakistan. Indian officials argue that such an admission confirms concerns about Pakistan’s involvement in arming and training militants. Separately, India also condemns Pakistan’s response to demonstrators in the region, describing the crackdown as harsh and violent. Multiple reports say more than 40 people have died amid the suppression of demonstrations, which India characterizes as peaceful. The MEA’s position links the protests and the crackdown with the broader issue of militant activity, asserting that Pakistan’s approach produces destabilizing effects not only across the region but also within Pakistan itself. The reported figures and characterizations are presented by Indian sources; the excerpts do not include Pakistan’s detailed rebuttal or independent verification of casualty numbers.