Clashes between protesters and police kill 7 in Pakistan-administered Kashmir

An anti-government movement demanding economic and governance reforms, had vowed to press ahead with protests days after the local government banned the group under anti-terrorism laws

June 08, 2026 06:25

MUZAFFARABAD: Seven people were killed and dozens wounded in clashes between police and members of a banned activist group in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, officials said on Monday.

Supporters of the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), an anti-government movement demanding economic and governance reforms, had vowed to press ahead with protests days after the local government banned the group under anti-terrorism laws.