Overview
- The latest wave began at the University of Azad Jammu & Kashmir in Muzaffarabad after delayed results and unexpectedly low marks were linked by students to a new e‑marking system and fee hikes.
- University authorities banned student unions and political activity, with teaching suspended at the Chella campus as officials cited safety concerns.
- The Mirpur education board set up a committee to review e‑marking, while students demand waivers of Rs 1,500 per subject rechecking fees.
- A viral clip reportedly shows a gunman firing on protesters and injuring a student in Muzaffarabad, though outlets say the footage has not been independently verified.
- The JAAC/JKJAAC has backed the students as anti-government and anti-army slogans grow, and analysts warn the agitation could spread beyond PoK.