Pakistan administered Kashmir officials allege outlawed group tried to sabotage regional election

Officials in Pakistan-administered Kashmir accused the outlawed Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) and militants from the Pakistani Taliban of attempting to sabotage regional elections. Violence erupted during protests, resulting in a paramilitary officer's death and injuries, with claims of armed militants using civilians as shields. The election, held in phases through August 10, faced low voter turnout amid ongoing unrest.