Special Correspondent | Rawalakot, Pakistan-administered Jammu and Kashmir — July 2025: The ongoing protest by police personnel shows no sign of abating as officers continue their sit-in late into the night at Rawalakot’s District Complex. Meanwhile, senior police officials have begun initiating disciplinary proceedings against striking constables, with the Inspector General (IG) suggesting the strike is being instigated at someone’s behest.
As part of the crackdown, five members of the Muzaffarabad Anti-Riot Force were issued show-cause notices. Addressing officers, the IG accused “a few individuals” of orchestrating the protest and assured that notification addressing grievances would be issued within two weeks. He also implicitly warned of further disciplinary measures if the protest continued.
However, sources within the police say the striking officers have rejected the two-week timeline, insisting that their protest will continue until demands are met.
Fearing reprisals, the protesting officers have not appointed an official spokesperson and avoid appearing on media, forcing their position to be communicated only through unnamed sources.