An Islamabad Police officer was attacked by members of the banned Awami Action Committee on July 14 when he was returning from leave, authorities stated.
The officer also suffered injuries during the attack and reportedly was forced to make a video by the attackers.
An investigation is ongoing into the incident, and legal proceedings are likely to be taken against anyone responsible.
The alleged attack comes as the region is grappling with security concerns due to which the regional government earlier had sought more security forces from the federal government to restore law and order in the area.
The AJK government had requested the immediate deployment of 4,000 personnel of Federal Constabulary (FC), and seven wings of Pakistan Rangers in an official letter to the Ministry of Interior.
This came in response to a deteriorating security condition due to the illegal activities of the banned Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC).
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The government has said that the prolonged sit-in and protest actions in Poonch and Rawalakot have seriously affected the lives of the people and organised efforts to create disturbances have also been reported in Muzaffarabad and Mirpur.
Authorities said the group’s activities threaten the public peace and stability of the region.
The letter also indicated that violent episodes have recently occurred against both the police and civilians.
This has led to the deaths of four security officers and serious injuries to 174 police officers during clashes.
Authorities also said that vehicles transporting essential food supplies were burnt, causing disruption in the transportation of food in affected regions.
In response, the AJK government appealed to the federal government to send more security forces to reinforce the writ of the state and ensure security for the citizens.
It also asked half of the troops to be armed with weapons and ammunition while the rest were to be furnished with police riot gear to control disturbances better.
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