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Pakistan-Administered Kashmir Election Protests Turn Deadly
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At least 30 people have been killed in clashes between protesters and security forces in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, as regional elections turned deadly.
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Pakistan-Administered Kashmir Election Protests Turn Deadly
Protests during regional elections in Pakistan-administered Kashmir have turned deadly, with leaders of a banned Kashmiri group saying more than 30 people had been killed in clashes with security forces. The elections saw the PML-N party win nine out of 13 seats in the districts of Mirpur, Kotli, and Bhimber. The unrest erupted amid demonstrations, with authorities facing mounting pressure as tensions escalated. The death toll is expected to rise as rescue efforts continue.
30 Killed in Pakistan-Administered Kashmir as Election Protests Turn Deadly
Protests during regional elections in Pakistan-administered Kashmir have turned deadly, with at least 30 people killed in clashes with security forces. The violence occurred ahead of the second round of elections in the region. Leaders of a banned Kashmiri group have blamed security forces for the violence, saying that they had been targeted by security forces. The elections in Pakistan-administered Kashmir have been marred by violence in recent days, with several people killed and injured. The region has been a source of tension between Pakistan and India in recent years.
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