Overview
- Protests led by the Joint Awami Action Committee over 12 reserved Assembly seats and economic grievances triggered clashes that security forces fired on in Rawalakot, with unrest reported across Muzaffarabad, Mirpur and Gilgit‑Baltistan.
- Authorities proscribed the JAAC under anti‑terror laws and detained many of its leaders before the June 9 demonstrations, a move that preceded the use of live ammunition against demonstrators.
- Casualty counts are contested with reporting ranging from about a dozen to more than 100 dead and hundreds injured as independent verification remains hampered by conflicting accounts.
- Internet and mobile services have been suspended in parts of PoK, restricting independent reporting and fueling accusations of disinformation from both sides.
- Pakistan’s Human Rights Commission criticised the use of anti‑terror legislation and excessive force, while India’s foreign ministry publicly condemned the crackdown and British MPs and diaspora groups have demanded diplomatic action.