Published: Jun 21, 2026, 07:57 IST | Updated: Jun 21, 2026, 07:57 IST
Political tensions in Pakistan-administered Kashmir have reached a boiling point as authorities place over 150 members of the Jammu & Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) under the "Fourth Schedule" of the Anti-Terrorism Act. This legal maneuver, which mandates strict surveillance, travel bans, and financial restrictions, follows weeks of deadly protests over economic grievances and governance. The crackdown has triggered international concern as the grassroots movement continues to challenge state authority.