World Aug 10, 2026 · 1 min read

British national shot dead in Kashmir by Pakistani security forces

Mohammad Akhtar, 50, from Peterborough killed during clashes between authorities and protestersA British national was shot dead in Pakistan-administered Kashmir during clashes between security forces and protesters, the Guardian can reveal.Another Briton has been held in a regional prison for more t...

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by Shivam Patel

British national shot dead in Kashmir by Pakistani security forces

Mohammad Akhtar, 50, from Peterborough killed during clashes between authorities and protesters

A British national was shot dead in Pakistan-administered Kashmir during clashes between security forces and protesters, the Guardian can reveal.

Another Briton has been held in a regional prison for more than two months despite his family’s efforts to secure his release through the Foreign Office.

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This article was originally published by The Guardian and written by Shivam Patel.

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