Suspect Gives Account of Violent Actions During Protest in Muzaffarabad

MUZAFFARABAD: A detained individual linked by authorities to a protest group in Azad Jammu and Kashmir has reportedly provided details about his involvement in violent incidents during demonstrations.

According to the material provided, the detainee, identified as Javad Muzaffar, said he and other participants were involved in an attack on police in Chamyati, Muzaffarabad, last year.

He said participants carried wooden sticks during the incident, while some members were armed.

Detainee Urges Youth to Avoid Violence

According to the statement attributed to the detainee, he and his associates became involved in violent activities after being influenced by what he described as misleading messages from the group’s leadership.

He reportedly urged young people to stay away from violent activities and avoid becoming involved in confrontations.

The allegations and statements attributed to the detainee could not be independently verified from the available sources.

The case comes amid continuing political tensions in Azad Jammu and Kashmir, where demonstrations and clashes have periodically raised concerns over public order and violence.