New Delhi: The Ministry of External Affairs on Tuesday condemned reports of violence against protesters in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). Responding to the situation, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said New Delhi has noticed “a pattern of fake news and videos coming from Pakistan” regarding the protests. “This is a desperate attempt by Pakistan to hide its failures and divert attention from its human rights abuses,” he said.Also read: Six security forces killed in terrorist attack in Peshawar amid growing unrest in PakistanJaiswal also mentioned reports of excessive use of force against civilians in PoK. He said, “There have been reports of serious police brutality in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, in which several people have been killed and many injured. We hope the international community will hold Pakistan accountable for its misdeeds and abuses.”His comments came as tension continues to rise in PoK following deadly clashes between protesters and Pakistani security forces. The shutdown strike remained in effect in many areas, while reports revealed that communication services were disrupted following the violence in Rawalkot and Muzaffarabad. The protests have spread to several towns including Bhimbar and Kotli, with hundreds of people taking part in anti-government protests.According to reports, at least eleven civilians were killed during the clashes on Sunday night.The unrest has also attracted international attention. More than 50 British MPs have written to UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper expressing concern over reports of communications blackouts, arrests and rising tensions in PoK. In their letter, the MPs said British Kashmiris struggled to contact relatives in the region and warned that restrictions on communications risked worsening an already volatile situation.