'My only son was shot standing up for justice' - inside city gripped by deadly protests in Pakistan-administered Kashmir
Summary
Protests in Rawalakot, a city in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, have led to many injuries and deaths as security forces clash with demonstrators. The protests focus on issues like electricity prices, education, and healthcare, but the local government claims the protesters disrupt elections and labels their group a banned terrorist organization.Key Facts
- Rawalakot is experiencing deadly protests connected to ongoing elections in the region.
- Dr Anwar runs a makeshift clinic treating around 50 to 60 seriously injured patients since late July.
- Most wounded or killed protesters are young people between 15 and 35 years old.
- Protesters demand basic rights such as affordable flour, electricity, education, and healthcare.
- The protest group, Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), was banned in June and labeled as foreign-funded terrorists by the government.
- JAAC denies being violent or sponsored by India, stating they are peaceful but shot at by security forces.
- Families of victims say protesters were standing up for justice, not fighting or attacking anyone.
- The internet is cut and roadblocks make getting information and medical help difficult.
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