Tensions rose in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir
Tensions rose in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir as JAAC accused security forces of attacking protesters, including women and children. Raids intensified near protest sites in Rawalakot. JAAC claimed peaceful demonstrations were met with violence, while Dr. Masood Khalid alleged police brutality at his home.
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Tensions escalated sharply in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) on Wednesday as the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) accused Pakistan Rangers and police of opening fire on protesters, carrying out raids, and targeting women and children during a widening crackdown
Tensions escalated sharply in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) on Wednesday as the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) accused Pakistan Rangers and police of opening fire on protesters, carrying out raids, and targeting women and children during a widening crackdown
According to statements issued by JAAC, security forces advanced towards the Kotri Wala sit-in in Rawalakot from both the Rawalakot and Shuja Abad sides while firing was reported in the area. The committee also alleged that Pakistan Rangers and police had surrounded protest sites and intensified operations against demonstratorsAccording to statements issued by JAAC, security forces advanced towards the Kotri Wala sit-in in Rawalakot from both the Rawalakot and Shuja Abad sides while firing was reported in the area. The committee also alleged that Pakistan Rangers and police had surrounded protest sites and intensified operations against demonstratorsAccording to statements issued by JAAC, security forces advanced towards the Kotri Wala sit-in in Rawalakot from both the Rawalakot and Shuja Abad sides while firing was reported in the area. The committee also alleged that Pakistan Rangers and police had surrounded protest sites and intensified operations against demonstratorsAccording to statements issued by JAAC, security forces advanced towards the Kotri Wala sit-in in Rawalakot from both the Rawalakot and Shuja Abad sides while firing was reported in the area. The committee also alleged that Pakistan Rangers and police had surrounded protest sites and intensified operations against demonstratorsAccording to statements issued by JAAC, security forces advanced towards the Kotri Wala sit-in in Rawalakot from both the Rawalakot and Shuja Abad sides while firing was reported in the area. The committee also alleged that Pakistan Rangers and police had surrounded protest sites and intensified operations against demonstrators