The President of Azad Jammu and Kashmir has permanently banned the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) for its involvement in anti-state activities.
According to a notification issued by the Home Department of Azad Jammu and Kashmir on June 5, 2026, the President of Azad Jammu and Kashmir has approved the declaration of the Jammu Kashmir Joint Public Action Committee (JK-JAAC), also known as the Joint Public Action Committee (JAAC) and Awami Action Committee (AAC), as a prohibited organization under the Azad Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Terrorism Act, 2014.
The notification states that the government has reasonable grounds to believe that the committee has been involved in activities related to terrorism, actions prejudicial to peace and public order, instilling fear among the public, spreading hatred, creating unrest within the State, and fostering a sense of insecurity in society.
According to the government, the activities of the Awami Action Committee have been deemed detrimental to the peace, security, and public safety of the State. Consequently, the organisation has been included in the First Schedule of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Terrorism Act, 2014.
The notification was issued by the Section Officer (Home). Copies have been forwarded to the relevant federal and state institutions, government secretaries, divisional commissioners, police authorities, the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD), and other concerned departments for necessary action.
Earlier, the spokesperson of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir government said that the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) is spreading misleading and baseless narratives in the name of public issues.
According to the spokesperson, the government has chosen the path of dialogue, relief, and implementation, while the JAAC has opted for pressure and street politics instead of adopting a more flexible approach.
Spokesperson stated that JAAC is attempting to pressure the government through ongoing demonstrations, questioning the intent behind what he described as disruptive politics carried out under the guise of addressing public issues.
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