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 SECURITY AT A GLANCE — 16–31 July 2026 

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AZAD JAMMU AND KASHMIR (AJK)

AJK Police spokesperson SSP Khawar Ali Shaukat alleged in Rawalakot that the proscribed Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) was attempting to destabilise the region, and accused its members of using automatic weapons against security forces during recent clashes. He said one Rangers official had been killed, around 15 law-enforcement personnel injured, and several suspects arrested with weapons recovered. Later, SSP Muhammad Riaz Mughal,.

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DOMESTIC

AZAD JAMMU AND KASHMIR (AJK)

Political activity in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) is intensifying ahead of the Legislative Assembly elections, with citizens actively participating in the democratic process. The Election Commission has completed its preparations, and officials said a large number of candidates are submitting nomination papers. It is learned that a total of 1,265 candidates have filed nomination papers for 45 constituencies, including 12 refugee seats. Scrutiny has been completed, with 41 papers rejected on legal.

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