Violent assault on AJK police in Rawalakot sparks outrage

A video has surfaced from Rawalakot showing a violent incident involving police personnel in Azad Jammu and Kashmir. The footage is dated June 7.

A video has surfaced from Rawalakot showing a violent incident involving police personnel in Azad Jammu and Kashmir. The footage is dated June 7.

According to officials, members of the proscribed group, the Joint Awami Action Committee, allegedly carried out a planned attack in Rawalakot. They reportedly opened direct fire on police and other law enforcement agencies during the incident.

The video shows scenes of intense violence against law enforcement personnel. It also allegedly shows the desecration of the body of a martyred police officer after the attack.

Authorities stated that the assault was not spontaneous but premeditated, targeting security forces in a coordinated manner.

Experts commenting on the incident said that such attacks carried out under the cover of protest have exposed the destructive intentions of the attackers. They added that targeting law enforcement agencies undermines public order and highlights the severity of the situation in the region.

However, Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Police have said that the law and order situation in Rawalakot has been brought under control following violent clashes involving armed elements linked to a banned action committee.

According to a press release, armed individuals opened fire on law enforcement personnel on the evening of June 7 and later attempted to lay siege to CMH Rawalakot. The incident reportedly disrupted hospital operations and affected routine medical services.