British national shot dead in Kashmir by Pakistani security forces
Summary
A British man named Mohammad Akhtar was shot dead in Pakistan-administered Kashmir during protests demanding reforms. Another British citizen, Waqas Arif, has been held in a local prison for over two months, despite his family’s efforts to get him released.Key Facts
- Mohammad Akhtar, 50, from Peterborough, was killed on June 9 by a stray bullet during protests in Kotli, Pakistan-administered Kashmir.
- Akhtar was not participating in the protests; the shooting happened near his home.
- His family did not report the incident to police out of fear for their safety.
- Waqas Arif, 38, a British national from Nottingham, has been detained in the region since early June without charges.
- The protests were organized by the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), calling for economic and election reforms.
- Pakistani authorities labeled JAAC a terrorist group and have imposed a communications blackout since June 5.
- Security forces are accused of killing at least 30 protesters, though Pakistan rejects these claims.
- The UK government is concerned and has updated travel advice to advise against non-essential trips to the area.
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