At least 11 people, including four police officers, were killed and over 70 injured in clashes between security forces and supporters of the outlawed JAAC in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Violence erupted after a Supreme Court ruling upheld refugee legislative seats, a key demand the group opposes. Despite the bloodshed, JAAC vowed to hold its June 9 rally.
At least 11 people were killed and dozens injured after violent clashes erupted between police and supporters of an outlawed group in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir on Sunday, officials confirmed.
The violence broke out a day before a major rally planned by the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), which was recently designated a proscribed organisation under anti-terror laws. The group has long demanded greater political rights for residents of the region.
Tensions escalated following a Supreme Court ruling that upheld 12 legislative seats reserved for Kashmiri refugees living in Pakistan, directly contradicting the JAAC's core demand for their abolition.
Among the dead were four police officers and a bystander, killed when armed activists opened fire on security forces in Rawalakot. Six protesters also died in retaliatory action by law enforcement. Over 70 others were wounded, and 30 people were arrested.
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