Rawalakot clashes leave multiple dead as violence erupts between AJK police, JAAC members
Key takeaways
- According to the Deputy Commissioner, the confrontation left one civilian and two Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) police personnel dead.
- The spokesperson confirmed that four security personnel were martyred in the firing, while more than 20 police and security officials sustained injuries.
- Authorities said armed elements used the protest as a cover to target law enforcement personnel, further escalating tensions in the area.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize RAWALAKOT: Violent clashes erupted between Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) police and members of a banned Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) in Rawalakot, resulting in multiple fatalities and injuries, ARY News reported, quoting officials.
According to the Deputy Commissioner, the confrontation left one civilian and two Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) police personnel dead. In view of the deteriorating law and order situation, the district administration has written to the government seeking the imposition of a curfew in Rawalakot.
Meanwhile, the spokesperson for the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) said armed miscreants belonging to the banned Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) opened fire on law enforcement personnel during the unrest.