A banned organization in Azad Jammu and Kashmir has abducted eight police officers, with authorities demanding their immediate release and warning of serious consequences if any harm comes to the captives.
What Happened
According to SSP Khaawar Ali Shaukat, spokesperson for Azad Jammu and Kashmir Police, the banned Awami Joint Action Committee abducted eight highway police officers in the Rawalakot area . The officers were reportedly subjected to torture by the abductors .
SSP Shaukat stated: “The banned group should release the abducted police officers immediately. If any harm comes to them, there will be serious consequences.”
Background
The SSP noted that the lives of ordinary citizens in Rawalakot had been made miserable, with women and children being used as shields by the group . He said the people of Azad Kashmir reject violent protests and have cut ties with the organization .
The banned group has reportedly threatened local residents and has been damaging state property .
Official Statement
“The people of Azad Kashmir reject violent protests. The people have severed ties with the organization,” SSP Shaukat said . He emphasized that “no one is above the law” and that “the state was not weak before, nor is it weak now.”
The police spokesperson urged parents to keep an eye on their children and protect them from the “nefarious designs of miscreants.” He said the banned group’s “sole purpose is to weaken state authority.”
Rising Tensions
The police spokesperson said violent actions “clearly show that the banned Awami Action Committee is not only trying to harm the state but also the state system.” He warned that “the state is exercising restraint, but that should not be taken as weakness.”
What’s Next
Authorities are expected to intensify efforts to secure the release of the abducted officers. The situation remains tense as police and state officials work to restore order and ensure the safe return of the captives.
Conclusion
The abduction of eight police officers by a banned organization in Azad Jammu and Kashmir represents a serious challenge to law and order in the region. As authorities demand the immediate release of the captives and warn of consequences, the situation remains tense with implications for state authority and public safety.
