Loyalty Over Lockdown; Chakothi Stands With Pakistan and Rejects Disruptive Shutdown Call

Residents of the Chakothi sector have strongly rejected the lockdown call issued by the banned action committee, as normal life continued across the area and local traders openly expressed solidarity with Pakistan and the Pakistan Army.

According to local sources, the banned committee, which has increasingly faced criticism for allegedly working against peace and stability in Azad Jammu and Kashmir, failed to gain public support in Chakothi and surrounding areas. Citizens continued their daily routines, markets remained open, and people were seen shopping for everyday necessities, reflecting a clear refusal to back the shutdown appeal.

The response from Chakothi’s residents and business community has been viewed as a significant sign that the public is distancing itself from disruptive elements and rejecting attempts to create unrest in the region. People from different walks of life are said to be increasingly aware of the motives of such groups and are choosing peace, stability, and unity over agitation.

In Chakothi Bazaar, traders held a meeting under the leadership of Raja Qasid to express solidarity with Pakistan and the Pakistan Army. Participants in the meeting strongly rejected the call for lockdown and raised slogans in support of Pakistan and its armed forces, reaffirming their commitment to national unity and regional peace.

The gathering also highlighted growing frustration among local traders over attempts to disturb business activity and public life through politically motivated calls. Speakers at the meeting emphasized that the people of the area stand with Pakistan and would not allow disruptive forces to exploit public sentiment for their own agenda.

Observers say the failure of the lockdown call in Chakothi demonstrates that the people of the region have begun to clearly identify and reject elements that seek to spread instability under the guise of activism. The continuation of normal life in the area was seen as a strong public message that the people of Azad Jammu and Kashmir value peace, order, and their longstanding bond with Pakistan.

The developments in Chakothi come at a time when voices across Azad Jammu and Kashmir are increasingly speaking out against groups accused of trying to damage public harmony and challenge the region’s peaceful environment. For many residents, the rejection of the shutdown call was not just a response to one protest appeal, but a broader statement of loyalty, awareness, and trust in Pakistan and its institutions.