Three held for ‘links’ with JAAC
Pakistani officials have arrested three individuals linked to the Joint Awami Action Committee, alleging connections to illegal arms trading and foreign-backed proxy groups. The government claims these groups are attempting to destabilize the region.
Why it matters
Highlights ongoing political instability and security concerns in the Kashmir region involving potential foreign interference.
ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry revealed on Sunday the arrest of three more individuals linked to Azad Jammu and Kashmir’s (AJK’s) Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) and presented audio recordings, statements and investigation findings related to the matter.
He said the interior minister would soon present facts, background information and details explaining why “the KP administration benefits politically from the law and order situation in the province instead of fulfilling its constitutional and legal responsibilities”.
Addressing a press conference, Chaudhry said that the call for a JAAC protest and the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) long march had been announced for the same day, October 4. “JAAC had called for protests and strikes, but the people of Kashmir rejected the call. During all three phases of elections, large numbers of voters participated and rejected efforts aimed at preventing Kashmiris from making their own decisions,” he added.
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