At least 11 killed in Pakistan-administered Kashmir clashes before rally

Author: AFP, AP and ReutersPublished on: June 8, 2026Country: Pakistan
PoliticsCrime & Law
At least 11 killed in Pakistan-administered Kashmir clashes before rally

At least 11 people were killed in clashes between police and supporters of the outlawed Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) in Pakistan-administered Kashmir. The violence erupted after the Supreme Court ruled that 12 legislative seats reserved for Kashmiri refugees living in Pakistan are constitutionally protected. The JAAC had planned a rally for Tuesday demanding greater political rights and the abolition of those seats. Four police officers, a passer-by, and six protesters were killed, with dozens wounded.

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