Briton killed by ‘stray bullet’ amid Kashmir protests

Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleSupporters of the outlawed Joint Awami Action Committee block a road with a burning barricade after clashes with police (AP)A British national, Mohammad Akhtar, was killed on 9 June after being struck by a “stray bullet” during violent clashes in Pakistan-administered Kashmir. Another Briton, Waqas Arif, has reportedly been detained without charge for more than two months in Mirpur, although his family maintains he did not participate in protests. The unrest, led by the now-banned Joint Awami Action Committee over legislative representation, has left at least 34 civilians and six security personnel dead. The UK Foreign Office expressed deep concern over the situation, saying it had raised the issue directly with Pakistani authorities and updated travel advice for the region. The regional elections concluded on Monday despite protest boycotts, with the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-N party securing a majority. In fullBritish national ‘shot dead by Pakistani security forces’ in KashmirMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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