India, June 9 -- Tensions have escalated sharply in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (POK) after authorities banned the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), a civil society group that has led campaigns against rising living costs, electricity shortages and political issues in the region. The ban has sparked widespread protests, with deadly clashes between demonstrators and security forces leaving dozens dead and hundreds injured.

The unrest has triggered concerns among rights groups and political observers as residents continue to demand greater political representation and economic relief ahead of the region's upcoming legislative elections.

Why Did Protests Break Out in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK)?

The latest violence erupted days after...