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AJK govt bans Joint Awami Action Committee, notification issued
Key takeaways
- It further confirmed that the decision to designate the group as a proscribed organisation was approved by the President of Azad Jammu and Kashmir.
- According to the notification, authorities have found reasonable evidence suggesting that the organisation was involved in activities that could undermine peace and public safety.
- It alleged that the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) was engaged in creating unrest and disturbing law and order in the region.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize MUZAFFARABAD: The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) government has officially declared the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) a proscribed organisation, according to a notification issued by the Home Department.
The notification stated that organisations operating under the names “Jammu Kashmir Action Committee” and “Joint Awami Action Committee” have been placed in the First Schedule under the Azad Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Terrorism Act 2014.
It further confirmed that the decision to designate the group as a proscribed organisation was approved by the President of Azad Jammu and Kashmir.
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