Rising Death Toll in the Azad Kashmir Protests: A Journey of Grief and Humanity

Azad Kashmir in Mourning

The Azad Kashmir protests have entered a heartbreaking chapter. As demonstrations intensify and the shelling and violence escalates, the death toll is rising. Families wait in fear, villages are in sorrow, and every call for help is now tinged with grief.

The media and communications blackout means the world cannot see what is happening. But our teams on the ground witness it every day. We do not only transport the injured. We are now carrying the dead.

A Journey Through Tears

Today, our ambulance carried the body of a young protester back to his family home. The scene will forever remain with our volunteers.

As we drove through the narrow streets of his village, people lined the roads, weeping. Mothers clutched their shawls, whispering prayers and wondering if their own sons would return alive or in a coffin. Daughters peered out anxiously, hoping to see their fathers walking, not lying lifeless. Sons stared in silence, burdened with the thought of how they would carry the weight of the family if their fathers never returned from the protests.

Each tear fell like rain on the soil of Kashmir, soil watered with the sacrifices of heroes for decades.

The Final Return Home – Heros of Azad Kashmir

When we reached the brown metal gates of his family’s home, the air was heavy with sorrow. The sound of Qur’an recitation echoed from inside. Women cried aloud, children clung to elders, the entire village had gathered.

As we opened the ambulance doors and lifted out the body, rose petals fell from the hands of mourners. Loud dhikr filled the air. The Kalima was recited. A son was being returned not in triumph, but in death, yet he was received as a hero.

But imagine, for a moment, the heart of the mother whose child was brought home like this. Imagine the tears of his wife as she touched his face one last time. Imagine the silence of his children, too young to understand why their father would never walk through the door again.

Why We Cannot Look Away

This is not one story. This is the Azad Kashmir crisis unfolding in countless villages and towns, under the weight of a total blackout.

• Families have no communication. Mothers wait days, not knowing if their children are alive or dead.
• Hospitals are overwhelmed. Injured protesters, low-paid police officers, and bystanders struggle for treatment.
• Medical costs rise unfairly. Pharmacies and clinics raise prices, pushing families into debt.
• Ambulances become the only bridge. In silence and sorrow, they deliver hope, or heartbreak. And they are also in short supply when it comes to a crisis like this.

This is why our work cannot stop. Even as we carry the dead, we must keep saving the living.

Saving Lives, Honouring the Fallen

Our ambulances are on the frontlines, transporting protesters, police, and civilians alike. In these dark days, they are the only hope for families caught in the unrest.

• £10 – Daily Running Costs
  Fuel, driver, and maintenance to keep one ambulance on the road.
• £300 – Vehicle & Driver for One Month
  Ensure a fully equipped ambulance operates every day, saving lives during the Kashmir protests.
• £3,600 – Annual Running Cost (Per Ambulance)
  Sustain an ambulance for a year, serving hundreds of families in crisis.

👉 Donate Now to the Ambulance Project – Help us continue saving lives and supporting families as the death toll rises.

Treating the Wounded of the Protests

Beyond those we have lost, hundreds of people remain injured, broken bones, burned hands, breathing difficulties, and shattered lives. Hospitals are full. Medicines are scarce. Prices are unfairly high. Families from poor backgrounds cannot afford treatment.

So far, our fund has supported over 130 patients directly affected by the protests. This includes protesters injured in clashes, civilians caught in shelling, and even police officers who burned their hands while forced to handle shelling equipment. To us, every life deserves care.

• £10 – Treat 1 Patient
  Provide consultation, medicines, and treatment for one person injured in the protests.
• £20 – Treat 2 Patients
  Support diagnosis and medicines for two patients in urgent need.
• £100 – Treat 10 Patients
  Fund emergency care for ten patients during the Kashmir crisis.

👉 Donate Now to the Kashmir Medical Projects

A Call for Humanity

As the death toll in the Azad Kashmir protests rises, our plea is simple:

• To the authorities: protests are a human right. Violence and blackouts are not the answer. Dialogue is the only path forward.
• To the protesters: remain peaceful and protect your dignity. Do not let anger turn to destruction.
• To the diaspora: stand with your people. While the world is blind due to media blackouts, your support ensures aid reaches the vulnerable.

We are a humanitarian organisation. We take no side except the side of humanity. Whether it is a protester, a police officer, or a child, every Kashmiri life matters.

Call to Action

This is a moment of history. Families are weeping. Villages are mourning. And yet ambulances still move, medics still treat, and hope still lives — because of you.

👉 Donate to the Ambulance Project and keep the wheels of mercy turning in Azad Kashmir.
👉 Donate to the Kashmir Medical Projects and help treat those injured in the protests.

Even in a blackout, your light can shine. Even in grief, your support can bring life.

FAQs

1. How many people have died in the Azad Kashmir protests?
Numbers are still emerging due to the communications blackout, but reports confirm a rising death toll. Our ambulance has already carried one body back to his family.

2. Who do you help, the protesters or police?
Both. Our mission is humanitarian. We serve every Kashmiri life equally. The police are also from amongst us.

3. Why is healthcare unaffordable during the protests?
Pharmacies and clinics often hike prices during unrest. Families fall into debt. Our Medical Projects ensure free treatment for those in need. Its important to note that some treatments will cost more and will require long term treatment, whilst others will cost less. We have kept it at £10 for the time being.

4. Why are ambulances essential during the Kashmir crisis?
With hospitals full and roads blocked, ambulances are the only way to transport the injured or the dead safely.

5. How can I help right now?
By donating to the Ambulance Project or Kashmir Medical Projects, you directly save lives and treat the wounded during this crisis.

6. Is it true that the ambulances are allowed through the protests?
Yes – Our team has said that everytime they have had to pass through the protest or provide medical assistance, the protesting public will also assist. This has allowed us to quickly get patients to the hospitals at needed for urgent treatment.

This has also been the case if we were transporting injured police officers during the protests.