Kotli ( July 29, 2026): Azad Kashmir President suspended 3 police officers and Deputy Commissioner Kotli for dereliction of duty. Senior Inspector General Police Azad Kashmir Sartaj Aziz has been removed from the post, action has also been decided against Sartaj Aziz under civil servants rules. The situation continues to evolve, with further updates anticipated shortly.

Background

The issue at hand has deep roots and a history that continues to shape the current situation.

Syed Usman Azam has been appointed as Acting Senior Inspector General, SP Kotli Adeel Ahmed has also been suspended for neglecting his duties.

SHO Police Station Sadar Mirpur was also suspended for negligence and neglect of duty.

At the same time, deputy Commissioner of Kotli district Imran Shaheen was also suspended for misconduct.

Analysis

Those following the situation closely say this marks a meaningful shift.

Muhammad Usman Saram has been appointed as the new Deputy Commissioner Kotli, whose notification has also been issued.

Against this backdrop, i spoke of the state, I did not mean the establishment: Bilawal, let it be clear that the PML-N has been declared successful in the first phase of the Azad Kashmir election.

It has also emerged that as stated by to the unofficial unofficial results, the PML-N has won 9 seats and the PPP has won 4 seats in Mirpur Division.

National Impact

For those directly affected, the consequences are both immediate and long-lasting.

Bilawal Bhutto rejected the results of the Azad Kashmir election, he indicated that the state has to decide whether the national interest is important or the interest of the PML-N. Bilawal said in his speech at the workers' convention in Muzaffarabad that there are attacks on polling stations, if the internet is shut down, it will be called occupied Kashmir, not independent, and Azad Kashmir will not be authorized to become occupied Kashmir.

Alongside the primary story, he said that the people of Mirpur voted for the People's Party, 30 polling stations were attacked throughout the election.

Alongside the primary story, chairman PP said that we want to remain peaceful, we should be allowed to remain peaceful, lest the credibility of the People's Party should rise, we want to do the politics of Shaheed Benazir Bhutto, otherwise I am Murtaza and Shahnawaz's nephew and Asif Zardari's son.

What Happens Next

This remains an active and fast-moving story. With significant stakes and wide-ranging implications, the next few days are expected to bring greater clarity on several outstanding questions.