1 killed, many injured after Pak Rangers open fire on protesters

06-Jul-2026

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In Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (POK), protests demanding political, economic, and civil rights escalated amid a severe crackdown by Pakistani authorities, including the arrest of over 600 activists linked to the Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC). 

Demonstrators faced lethal force from Pakistan Rangers, resulting in casualties. JAAC calls for abolition of refugee-reserved legislative seats and boycotts upcoming elections, accusing Pakistan of political manipulation. The movement highlights widespread local dissent against Islamabad's control, drawing international human rights criticism.