Talal Chaudhry
Coverage of Talal Chaudhry in the Nexus archive.
- 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 and infiltrating protests. Clashes between security forces and armed protesters resulted in at least one paramilitary officer killed and several others wounded, with unconfirmed reports of protester casualties.
- 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.