Inspector General of Police Azad Jammu and Kashmir has categorically rejected demands for negotiations with violent and anti-state elements.

In a statement, he said no leniency can be shown towards those involved in attacks on police personnel and civilians.

The AJK Police Chief said those who brutally martyred police officials and desecrated their bodies cannot be treated with any softness.

He said these elements have been issuing threats of killing security personnel and causing bloodshed, while also targeting innocent citizens.

The Police Chief said there is no room for any political settlement with those involved in violence against civilians and the state will deal with such elements with full force.