Pakistani forces have further tightened restrictions and the blockade on the movement of people along key routes connecting Pakistan and Azad Kashmir.
According to sources, the situation at the Azad Pattan border—where Pakistani forces previously permitted small vehicles to pass every four to five hours—has now become extremely tense.
Security forces are keeping vehicles completely halted throughout the day, opening the route for only one hour around sunset before closing it entirely once again. This has resulted in long queues of vehicles and passengers forming on both sides of the border.
At Azad Pattan, personnel from the Frontier Corps (FC) have established a strict checkpoint, denying passage to all civilians. In light of this, public representatives have advised citizens to avoid unnecessary travel and to seek alternative routes.
Meanwhile, reports from Tain Dhalkot indicate that security forces have completely blocked the roads by dumping earth onto them. The forces are currently stationed within the local Shifa Hotel and school buildings. Despite this severe blockade and state-imposed pressure, the sit-in protest organized by the Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) continues with unwavering spirit and determination, notwithstanding the numerous challenges.
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