Poonch district
Coverage of Poonch district in the Nexus archive.
- Final election phase begins in Pakistan-administered Kashmir despite banned group’s boycott call
The final phase of legislative assembly elections commenced in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, despite a boycott call from the outlawed Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC). The ruling Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) has reportedly secured a majority and is expected to form the regional government after winning 24 of the 34 seats. Elections are proceeding in phases due to security concerns amid historical disputes over the Himalayan region claimed by both India and Pakistan.
- HRCP, Amnesty call for 'prompt, independent' probe into Rawalakot unrest
HRCP and Amnesty International have called for a prompt, independent investigation into violence in Rawalakot, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, following clashes between protesters and law enforcement. The unrest, linked to protests by the proscribed Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) demanding the abolition of 12 legislative seats, has resulted in casualties and a communications blackout in the region.
- Jammu and Kashmir rains LIVE: Amarnath Yatra suspended as J&K braces for heavy rain
The Amarnath Yatra has been suspended in Jammu and Kashmir as heavy rains trigger flash floods and landslides, resulting in 4 deaths and several missing persons in the Poonch district.
- Security guard killed in attack on former AJK PM Tanveer Ilyas's convoy in Poonch district
A personal security guard of former Azad Jammu and Kashmir prime minister Sardar Tanveer Ilyas was killed when his convoy came under fire in Poonch district. The guard, Muhammad Asif, was shot while shielding Ilyas during the attack near Tain-Dhalkot bridge over the Jhelum River. Ilyas alleged the attack was by members of the banned Joint Awami Action Committee, though this claim remains unverified.
- JAAC warns of ‘march on Muzaffarabad’ if demands not met
The Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) announced a July 14 deadline for the acceptance of its demands, threatening to resume a march on Muzaffarabad if unmet. Two people were killed near Rawalakot during clashes between law enforcement and JAAC activists blocking a food convoy.
- JAAC protesters in AJK's Poonch district disperse on fears of major crackdown
Protesters from the proscribed Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) in Poonch district dispersed after midnight following fears of a major crackdown by authorities. The dispersal occurred amid a planned operation involving 1,000 law enforcement personnel and armored vehicles, triggered by tensions over JAAC's demand to abolish 12 refugee-reserved Legislative Assembly seats.