Kashmir Police Arrest Dozens of JAAC Supporters Ahead of June 10 Protest
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Updated · The Associated Press · Jun 6
Kashmir Police Arrest Dozens of JAAC Supporters Ahead of June 10 Protest
3 articles · Updated · The Associated Press · Jun 6
Summary
Dozens of supporters of the banned Joint Awami Action Committee were arrested Saturday across Pakistan-administered Kashmir as authorities moved to block a protest march planned for Tuesday.
The crackdown followed the Muzaffarabad government's ban on JAAC a day earlier, citing public order and security risks after weeks of tension over the group's 38-point charter.
Regional officials say 36 demands were accepted last year and Prime Minister Faisal Mumtaz Rathore is still willing to discuss the remaining 2, but JAAC has refused to call off the march.
Security has been tightened across the Himalayan region, where last year's clashes between JAAC supporters and security forces killed several people, including police officers.
JAAC said 2 members were wounded when police opened fire, while police said armed men fired on officers after being told to stop their vehicle.