Muzaffarabad, AJK 12 June 2026 – Thousands of residents across Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) have taken to the streets in a powerful display of discontent, with protesters converging from every corner of the region amid demands for greater political representation, economic relief, and an end to alleged government overreach.
Large convoys, including families, women, and community groups, have marched toward Muzaffarabad and other key areas from districts such as Rawalakot (Poonch), Kotli, and beyond. Organizers from the Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JKJAAC or JAAC) report participation in the tens of thousands, with some estimates exceeding 150,000 across multiple locations. Demonstrators are calling for justice, civil rights, subsidised essentials, lower electricity tariffs, and reforms to the electoral system — particularly the abolition of 12 reserved seats for Kashmiri refugees living outside AJK.
Islamgarh, Mirpure authority used
massive violence against peaceful
protest to terrorise people to terrorise
them to make them off the streets
The movement intensified after the AJK Supreme Court upheld the reserved seats, prompting a region-wide strike despite authorities declaring the JAAC a "proscribed organisation" under anti-terrorism laws. Clashes in Rawalakot and elsewhere have resulted in at least 11–15 deaths and dozens of injuries. Security forces imposed restrictions, including a communications blackout (suspended internet and mobile services until June 12), yet protests have persisted with resilience.
Rawalakot 12 June 2026
Kashmiri Marching in Nottingham
UK, To Show Solidarity With The
People of Azad Jammu And Kashmir
Solidarity Actions Spread Internationally and Across the Line of Control
The unrest has sparked global solidarity. Kashmiri diaspora communities have staged protests in front of Pakistani embassies and consulates across Europe, including strong demonstrations outside the Pakistani High Commission in London, UK last Sunday and still some protestors continue sit in protest till tod-ate, as well as in Bradford, Birmingham, and Manchester. Similar actions have been reported in other European cities. Protesters abroad have condemned the use of force, called for an end to the crackdown, and demanded international attention on human rights in AJK.
Kashmiri Protesting in Srinagar J&K In
Solidarity With The People of Azad Jammu
and Kashmir In Front of the UN Office
Kashmiri Protesting in the USA In
Solidarity With The People Of
Azad Jammu And Kashmir
Reports also indicate protests in the United States outside Pakistani diplomatic missions, amplifying calls for dialogue. On the other side of the Line of Control, demonstrations have taken place in Srinagar, where locals expressed support for AJK protesters and raised voices against the reported violence and communication restrictions.
Rawalakot 12 June 2026
Pakistani Forces in Azad Kashmir
Breaking Into Private Properties
To Steal Goods From The Shops.
Human rights organisations, including Amnesty International, have criticised the "terrorism" label placed on the protest movement, the internet shutdown, and restrictions on assembly, urging de-escalation.
Rawalakot 12 June 2026
As of June 12, 2026, marches continue in AJK despite bounties on some leaders and heightened security. The situation remains tense but fluid, with growing calls for peaceful negotiations. This wave of protests underscores long-standing grievances in the region and has now drawn international scrutiny from diaspora actions and cross-border solidarity. Further updates are anticipated as events unfold.
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