Chaudhry Guftar Hussain
Coverage of Chaudhry Guftar Hussain in the Nexus archive.
- Clashes with banned group in Pakistan-administered Kashmir leave an officer dead
Clashes between police and supporters of the banned Joint Awami Action Committee in Pakistan-administered Kashmir left a police officer dead and several wounded. The group had blocked roads for a month, demanding the abolition of 12 Legislative Assembly seats reserved for refugees from Indian-controlled Kashmir, a demand rejected by the regional Supreme Court.
- AJK govt says operation under way to reopen routes blocked by banned JAAC
The AJK government announced a clearance operation to remove obstacles placed by the banned Jammu and Kashmir Awami Action Committee (JAAC) at entry and exit points, warning of strict action against blackmailers. A violent clash in Rawalakot resulted in a police officer's death, with JAAC members using modern weapons and explosives. The government cited economic losses from disruptions and emphasized restoring normalcy in business, education, and transport.