Rawalakot: 20 Killed As Pakistan Forces Open Fire on PoK Election Protesters | Breaking News
Violence has escalated in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) after protest groups claimed that at least 20 people were killed when Pakistani security forces allegedly opened fire
Violence has escalated in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) after protest groups claimed that at least 20 people were killed when Pakistani security forces allegedly opened fire on demonstrators in Rawalakot during protests linked to the ongoing legislative elections.
The Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) accuses security forces of using excessive force against protesters who were boycotting the polls, while authorities have disputed aspects of the protesters' account and alleged the presence of armed elements.
The unrest marks the latest chapter in months of political turmoil in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, where protests over governance, electoral reforms and political representation have intensified. Rights groups have called for independent investigations into the violence, while international concern continues to grow over the deteriorating security and human rights situation in the region.
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