MUZAFFARABAD: A cyber crime case has been registered against Shaukat Nawaz Mir, a core member of the Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JKJAAC), drawing attention among political and civil society circles in Kashmir.
According to the First Information Report (FIR), the case has been lodged by the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) at its Cyber Crime Reporting Centre in Islamabad under provisions of the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act 2016 (PECA).
The FIR states that a video clip of Mir’s speech circulated on social media platforms is being investigated under sections 9, 10, 20 and 26-A of PECA 2016 read with 109 PPC. Authorities allege that the content may fall under cyber crime provisions relating to online speech.
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JKJAAC says struggle has remained peaceful
In a statement issued by its publication wing, the Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee described the FIR as unfounded and said the organization will present a detailed response after completing its internal consultative process.
The committee maintained that the speech was linked to public demands for accountability and justice, and emphasized that its movement has consistently remained within constitutional and legal boundaries.
The statement further said that despite facing losses in previous incidents, including deaths and injuries among its workers, the group has continued to pursue what it describes as a peaceful struggle for basic rights.
JKJAAC appealed to authorities to ensure that actions do not affect the peaceful environment of the region and stressed the importance of resolving public concerns through dialogue and legal means.
Reaction in Kashmir
Political observers in Kashmir view the development as significant, noting that cases related to digital speech increasingly impact political discourse in the region. Legal experts say the application of cyber crime laws in politically sensitive contexts often generates debate around freedom of expression and accountability.
Further legal proceedings in the case are expected in the coming days.
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