Draft — 1–15 June 2026

1. Deadly violence broke out in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) over the death of a trader, Shahzeb Habib, in Rawalakot, Poonch district, on 6 June. It was followed by another wave of intense violence and protests by activists of the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) in Rawalakot and other parts of the state. Earlier, on 5 June, the AJK government officially proscribed the JAAC under the Anti-Terrorism Act. Authorities launched a crackdown on the proscribed group, arresting around 72 leaders and activists over allegations of planning to disrupt public order and incite violence. Police also claimed to have recovered weapons and objectionable material from the suspects. The official casualty figure is not yet known; however,.
   1. Deadly violence broke out in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) over the death of a trader, Shahzeb Habib, in Rawalakot, Poonch district, on 6 June. It was followed by another wave of intense violence and protests by activists of the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) in Rawalakot and other parts of the state. Earlier, on 5 June, the AJK government officially proscribed the JAAC under the Anti-Terrorism Act. Authorities launched a crackdown on the proscribed group, arresting around 72 leaders and activists over allegations of planning to disrupt public order and incite violence. Police also claimed to have recovered weapons and objectionable material from the suspects. The official casualty figure is not yet known; however,.