The Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) government has declared the Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) a proscribed organization under the AJK Anti-Terrorism Act 2014, citing concerns related to public order, security, and state stability.
According to an official notification issued by the AJK Home Department, the organization, including entities operating under the names Jammu Kashmir Action Committee, Joint Awami Action Committee, and Awami Action Committee, has been placed in the First Schedule of the anti-terrorism law.
The notification states that the decision was approved by the President of Azad Jammu and Kashmir after authorities concluded that there were reasonable grounds to believe the organization had engaged in activities detrimental to peace and security within the state.
Officials said the group was found involved in actions that allegedly contributed to public disorder, promoted an atmosphere of fear and insecurity, and adversely affected law and order. The notification further accused the organization of encouraging divisive narratives and activities deemed harmful to public peace.
Under Section 12 of the AJK Anti-Terrorism Act 2014, proscribed organizations face legal restrictions, while any activities carried out under alternative names or affiliated platforms may also fall within the scope of enforcement measures.
The Home Department has directed all relevant authorities to implement the notification and proceed in accordance with the law. Copies of the order have been forwarded to federal and regional institutions, including the Ministry of Interior, law enforcement agencies, district administrations, Counter Terrorism Department (CTD), Special Branch, and police authorities across Muzaffarabad, Poonch, and Mirpur divisions.
The development marks a significant escalation in the government’s response to groups it considers a threat to public order, with authorities reiterating that no organization will be allowed to undermine peace, security, or the writ of the state.
Officials maintained that the move is aimed at ensuring law enforcement, protecting public safety, and preserving stability across Azad Jammu and Kashmir.
