Key JAAC figure Syed Faisal Gilani distances himself from group
Key takeaways
- In a separate development, JAAC member Raja Sultan also announced his separation from the group.
- We have cooperated with the administration in the past and will continue to do so in the future,” he said, adding that any misunderstanding regarding his association should be cleared.
- Meanwhile, the Azad Jammu and Kashmir government has reportedly approved investigations and issued arrest warrants against two JAAC leaders on charges related to sedition.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize RAWALAKOT: Syed Faisal Gilani, a prominent member of the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), has announced his dissociation from the group, terming it a so-called movement that has deviated from its original purpose, ARY News reported.
According to reports, Gilani strongly condemned the recent violent incidents in Rawalakot, saying the JAAC was “playing with the blood of innocent citizens.” He added that he had joined the committee for public welfare, but claimed it had now strayed from its intended direction.
In a separate development, JAAC member Raja Sultan also announced his separation from the group. He clarified that he no longer has any affiliation with the Joint Awami Action Committee.