Farhan Tariq / Muzaffarabad
Security measures have been further tightened across the region following recent tensions in Rawalakot—a city in the Poonch district of Pakistan-administered Kashmir—while security forces have conducted a flag march in the capital, Muzaffarabad.
Umar Nazir Kashmiri, a core committee member of the Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JKJAAC), claimed in a recent statement that three civilians have been killed as a result of a drone strike.
Separately, reports have emerged of another drone strike occurring on Thursday afternoon, around 3:30 PM, which reportedly left four civilians injured. However, these incidents could not be independently verified immediately.
In light of the tensions in Rawalakot, the District Police have issued a notice announcing the imposition of Section 144.
According to the notice issued by the police, a complete ban has been placed on the assembly of five or more people, as well as on public meetings, processions, rallies, and protests.
The notification states that any violation will result in legal action, and the order takes effect immediately.
Meanwhile, in the Bagh district of the Poonch division, the District Magistrate has issued a directive instructing the public to surrender any illegal weapons to their respective local police stations. According to the official notice, in light of the prevailing national and security situation, any illegal weapons held by the public in the district must be surrendered to the relevant police station within ten days. Furthermore, it has been made mandatory to present licensed weapons at the District Magistrate’s office for inspection and verification.
The announcement warns that once this stipulated period has elapsed, no excuses will be accepted, and legal action will be initiated against those in violation.
Following recent operations and heightened tension in Rawalakot, security forces also conducted a ‘flag march’ in the capital, Muzaffarabad.
Meanwhile, students from the University of Kashmir have staged a protest against the operations in Rawalakot, expressing their concern and formalizing their opposition to the actions taken.
In the wake of the recent situation in Rawalakot, restrictions are being imposed on protest activities, while security measures are being tightened across various districts. These developments have raised concerns regarding the potential for further escalation of tension in Pakistan-administered Kashmir.
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