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Four personnel martyred as banned JAAC activists open fire in Rawalakot: police
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Four personnel martyred as banned JAAC activists open fire in Rawalakot: police

Geo News · Jun 8, 2026, 3:39 AM · Also reported by 2 other sources

Key takeaways

  • “The miscreants of the proscribed Action Committee deliberately targeted personnel,” an Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Inspector General of Police spokesperson said while condemning the attack.
  • According to the spokesperson, four members of law enforcement agencies embraced martyrdom in the firing, while over 20 police and security personnel sustained injuries.
  • The group has previously organised large-scale demonstrations over economic issues and political rights.

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Home latest pakistan world sports showbiz entertainment Royal business health Sci-Tech Food Fact Check big picture Videos shows Watch LIVE TV X Home Latest Pakistan World Sports Showbiz Fact Check big picture Videos Shows LIVE TV Pakistan Four personnel martyred as banned JAAC activists open fire in Rawalakot: police More than 20 police and security officials injured in attack, says AJK IG’s spokesperson By Web Desk | Published June 08, 2026

RAWALAKOT: Four law enforcement personnel were martyred and more than 20 police and security officials injured after activists of the banned Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) opened fire in Rawalakot, Azad Kashmir police said on Monday.

“The miscreants of the proscribed Action Committee deliberately targeted personnel,” an Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Inspector General of Police spokesperson said while condemning the attack.

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