AJK Police Crack Down on Armed Elements in Poonch
MIRPUR, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 3rd Sep, 2026) Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) authorities have adopted a strict stance against lawlessness, with Rawalakot SSP Khawar Ali Shaukat declaring that no leniency will be shown to armed elements targeting state institutions.
Speaking to electronic media in Rawalakot on Thursday, the police spokesman warned that the government's restraint should not be misinterpreted as weakness. He emphasized that all necessary resources are being deployed to restore absolute peace and order across the Poonch division.
The crackdown follows crucial breakthroughs in ongoing investigations, including the arrest of a local youth during routine security checks. According to police, forensic recovery from the suspect's mobile phone yielded incriminating digital evidence—including photographs with armed individuals, video footage of attacks on security personnel, and recordings of clandestine meetings—which has provided law enforcement with vital leads to track down active conspirators.
Reaffirming the state's resolve, SSP Shaukat stressed that any deliberate attempt to challenge governmental authority or damage public property will be met with immediate, indiscriminate legal action. Law enforcement agencies are maintaining high vigilance across sensitive locations where armed actors previously attempted to take positions against security personnel, ensuring that stability remains a top priority for the region.
Concluding with a direct appeal to the community, the SSP urged citizens to stay calm, avoid unverified social media rumors, and cooperate fully with authorities. He also called upon parents to monitor the activities of their youth closely to protect them from exploitation, assuring the public that the peace-loving residents of Poonch will soon see a complete return to normalcy.
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