At least seven people were killed in clashes between security forces and supporters of an outlawed group in Pakistan-administered Kashmir on June 8, 2026, a day before a planned protest over political rights and legislative seats for refugees, according to local authorities.
The dead included four security personnel and three civilians, officials said. The clashes erupted in the region ahead of a demonstration organized by groups demanding political representation for refugees, particularly those from the 1947 partition.
The outlawed group involved was not immediately named in initial reports. The planned protest was expected to draw thousands demanding legislative seats for refugees in the region's assembly.
Authorities imposed a curfew in parts of the territory to prevent further violence. The situation remains tense as security forces patrol the streets.
