'My only son was shot standing up for justice' - inside city gripped by deadly protests in Pakistan-administered Kashmir

Dr Anwar's makeshift clinic is unable to deal with seriously injured protesters Dr Anwar's makeshift clinic is not far from the main protest site in the city of Rawalakot in Pakistan-administered Kashmir (PAK). A spare bedroom acts as a medical supply cupboard, outside is a bed under a red stretched tarpaulin. Lying across the bed is Shafqat Hussain, shot in the chest. The sheet he lies on is already stained with the blood of previously injured. In the last two months, dozens of people have been killed across the region in clashes between security officials and protesters from the group Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC).

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Scoop News DeskPakistan · Published Monday, August 3, 2026 at 3:32 AM UTCUpdated Monday, August 3, 2026 at 4:05 AM UTC

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The BBC witnessed food shortages, with many protesters sharing what they had with one another. The authorities have said that claim is inaccurate. "Most of those who have been killed or seriously injured are young people between about 15-16 years old and 32-35 years old. Protesters are scared to go to the main hospital because they fear they will be arrested or shot.