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Pakistan-Kashmir Police Arrest 72 JAAC Supporters Ahead of Protest

6/7/2026

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Police in Pakistan-administered Kashmir arrested about 72 supporters of the banned Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) Saturday.
Authorities seized weapons and documents in 18-hour raids, warned JAAC will not cancel a June 9 protest, and reported that the regional government had banned the group under anti-terrorism laws.
Prime Minister Faisal Mumtaz Rathore said the government stays open to dialogue on the two remaining demands as security was tightened ahead of the demonstrations.

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Police in Pakistan-administered Kashmir arrested about 72 supporters of the banned Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) Saturday.
Authorities seized weapons and documents in 18-hour raids, warned JAAC will not cancel a June 9 protest, and reported that the regional government had banned the group under anti-terrorism laws.
Prime Minister Faisal Mumtaz Rathore said the government stays open to dialogue on the two remaining demands as security was tightened ahead of the demonstrations.