“The disturbing reports emerging from Rawalakot are consistent with the Pakistani authorities’ long history of unlawful violence against protesters in Jammu and Kashmir,” Lassee said. Amnesty also criticised the continued suspension of internet and mobile services, arguing that the communications blackout was preventing independent verification of events on the ground. “So long as an internet and mobile services blackout remains in place, it will severely impede the independent verification of the full extent of the situation on the ground,” Lassee said. She urged the Pakistani authorities to restore all communications access and allow media organisations and independent observers into the affected areas. The rights group noted that mobile internet services have remained suspended across Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir since June 5.