Fresh details have emerged about violence in Rawalakot after authorities said arrested operatives confessed to attacks on security forces.
According to official sources, Mohammad Abid, an alleged militant linked to the proscribed Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), admitted joining its armed wing.
During interrogation, Abid allegedly said he and 10 to 15 accomplices suffered injuries during an exchange of fire with Rangers personnel.
He also claimed their gunfire injured four to five Rangers personnel during the confrontation.
Moreover, Abid reportedly revealed that 100 to 150 armed militants linked to the group remain deployed at different locations.
Authorities said the suspect arrived from abroad around two weeks earlier to participate in the alleged operation.
He also reportedly admitted receiving sniper training, which officials said indicated the presence of professionally trained armed elements.
Meanwhile, authorities accused the group of running a coordinated disinformation campaign after its protests failed to gain public support.
Officials claimed a social media video showed members applying red liquid to their bodies and pretending to be dead.
According to authorities, the alleged stunt aimed to fabricate casualties, mislead the public and create sympathy.
Furthermore, officials said videos showed armed members carrying weapons and attacking security personnel and civilians.
During the violence, Sepoy Ali Abbas reportedly suffered serious injuries after coming under fire and received hospital treatment.
Law enforcement agencies also arrested another alleged armed operative, Zohaib Khalid, during a security operation.
Officials said authorities recovered a US-made M4 assault rifle from his possession.
Investigators further claimed Khalid disclosed a $10 million reward for killing a Rangers or police officer.
However, authorities did not provide independent evidence supporting the alleged reward claim.
Investigations into the Rawalakot violence remain ongoing as authorities examine the arrests, weapons and video evidence.
