Muzaffarabad (Lord Media): The Chief Secretary of Azad Jammu and Kashmir emphasized that maintaining peace and order in AJK is the government’s top priority. During a press conference with AJK Inspector General of Police Liaqat Ali Malik, he stated that actions by the Joint Action Committee have disrupted peace, and the banned committee has supplied weapons to the public.<\/p>\n
The Chief Secretary further mentioned that the advance income tax has not been abolished, while the Government of Pakistan has provided aid amounting to 20 to 25 billion U.S. dollars. He noted that despite legitimate demands being met, protests continue, and a truck carrying goods was set on fire.<\/p>\n
He added that the people of Muzaffarabad and Mirpur have cooperated with the government, and those participating in the sit-in claim no affiliation with the protesters.<\/p>\n
IGP Liaqat Ali Malik stated that miscreants are jeopardizing AJK’s peace, and upholding the law remains a priority. He informed that police officers have been attacked, and miscreants have entrenched against the state.<\/p>\n
According to the IGP, 572 miscreants have been arrested so far, with 4 police officers martyred and 97 injured.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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