JAAC strike: Markets, streets deserted in AJK's Muzaffarabad but no demonstrations held
MUZAFFARABAD: Shops and markets were largely shut and vehicular traffic remained minimal in Muzaffarabad, the capital of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), on Tuesday as the newly proscribed Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) observed a strike. Meanwhile, AJK Prime Minister Faisal Mumtaz Rathore urged a return to the negotiating table in a bid to end the tensions that have gripped the region over the past few days. During the day, Muzaffarabad’s streets were deserted, with hardly
Markets and streets in Muzaffarabad, the capital of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), were largely deserted on Tuesday due to a strike called by the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC). While the capital city saw minimal activity and a strong police presence, no demonstrations took place. In contrast, reports from other towns like Mirpur and Kotli indicated gatherings and marches organized by JAAC members. The legal community also participated by boycotting court proceedings in protest of an alleged arrest.
The strike highlights ongoing regional tensions and a significant political dispute over reserved seats in the AJK Legislative Assembly, prompting calls for dialogue from the AJK Prime Minister.
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