National ( The cow news digital ) Authorities in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) have arrested Shaukat Nawaz Mir, a central leader of the banned Joint Action Committee, along with one of his associates during a security operation in Muzaffarabad.
According to Muzaffarabad Deputy Commissioner Munir Qureshi, the arrests were carried out by police and security personnel in the Hattian Bala Tunnel area as part of an ongoing operation against members of the proscribed organization.
Officials confirmed that Shaukat Nawaz Mir and his associate were taken into custody without any reported resistance. They have since been transferred to an undisclosed location for further investigation.
The administration has not yet disclosed the specific charges against the two individuals or provided details regarding the circumstances that led to the operation. Authorities also have not announced whether additional arrests are expected in connection with the case.
Security officials said the operation was conducted following intelligence inputs and formed part of broader efforts to maintain law and order in the region. They added that investigations are underway to determine any further links or activities associated with the banned group.
The Joint Action Committee was declared a prohibited organization by the authorities following concerns over its activities. Law enforcement agencies have since continued operations aimed at enforcing the ban and preventing any unlawful activities linked to the group.
Officials urged the public to remain calm and cooperate with law enforcement agencies as the investigation progresses. No official statement has been issued by representatives of the banned organization regarding the arrests.
Further details are expected to emerge as investigators complete the initial phase of the inquiry and authorities release additional information about the case.
