In Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, violent clashes erupted between protesters and security forces, resulting in over 30 deaths and around 200 injuries. The unrest was triggered by the government's recent ban on the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), a civil society group advocating for economic and political rights. Tensions escalated after the alleged police shooting of a trader, leading to protests in Rawalakot. As protesters gathered outside a hospital mortuary, security forces attempted to disperse them, resulting in violent confrontations. Commissioner Sardar Waheed Khan reported that six protesters were killed during the law enforcement response, while local residents claim the actual death toll is higher. The JAAC has denounced its designation as a terrorist group, asserting that it is fighting for legitimate rights. The clashes occurred just before planned protests against the allocation of legislative seats reserved for refugees in upcoming elections, highlighting ongoing grievances in the region.