The violent agenda of the banned Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) is becoming increasingly apparent. A miscreant of the banned JAAC, Muhammad Abid, who was arrested in Rawalakot, made several revelations during questioning.
Abid claimed that he was part of an armed group linked to the banned committee. He stated that 10 to 15 members of the group were injured during an overnight firing on Rangers personnel.
The arrested suspect also confessed that he was carrying a weapon and claimed that four to five Rangers personnel were injured in the firing carried out by their group.
According to Abid, around 100 to 150 armed members of the banned committee are still present at different locations with weapons.
The arrested suspect further revealed that he had been brought from abroad around two weeks ago for this purpose. He also claimed to be a trained sniper, which officials said indicates the possible presence of professionally trained armed individuals among the protesters.
Security officials and experts said the presence of armed elements during the protest suggests prior planning and specific objectives behind the unrest.
The arrested miscreant further revealed that he is a trained sniper, indicating the presence of professionally trained and armed individuals within the crowd. The involvement of armed elements in the protest organised by the banned committee is evidence of prior planning and clearly defined objectives behind this provocation. Despite the firing on security personnel, law enforcement agencies continue to perform their duties with utmost patience, responsibility, and professionalism to maintain law and order.
Law enforcement agencies are continuing their efforts to maintain law and order with patience, responsibility, and professionalism.
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