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Retired army officer says son abducted by JAAC members in Rawalakot
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Retired army officer says son abducted by JAAC members in Rawalakot

ARY News · Jun 20, 2026, 8:23 AM

Key takeaways

  • Muhammad Naseem Kayani, a retired member of the Pakistan Army and a resident of Rawalakot district, said that his son, Dilawar Kayani, was detained, tortured, and abducted by individuals linked to the JAAC.
  • Speaking at a press conference at the National Press Club in Islamabad alongside family members, Naseem Kayani said his son was initially subjected to physical and psychological abuse.
  • According to Kayani, he was informed that his son was being held by a group of individuals.

Why this matters: local context for readers following news across Pakistan and the region.

Add ARY News on Google AAResize RAWALAKOT: A retired Pakistan Army serviceman has said that his son was abducted and assaulted by individuals associated with the proscribed Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) in Rawalakot, Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK).

Muhammad Naseem Kayani, a retired member of the Pakistan Army and a resident of Rawalakot district, said that his son, Dilawar Kayani, was detained, tortured, and abducted by individuals linked to the JAAC.

Speaking at a press conference at the National Press Club in Islamabad alongside family members, Naseem Kayani said his son was initially subjected to physical and psychological abuse.

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