Protest group says 30 dead in Pakistan-administered Kashmir vote unrest
Summary
More than 30 people died during protests and clashes related to regional elections in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, according to a banned activist group called the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC). The group boycotted the vote and said security forces used deadly force against peaceful protesters, while Pakistani officials reported injuries and the death of a security member.Key Facts
- The JAAC says over 30 protesters were killed during election-related clashes in Pakistan-administered Kashmir.
- The violence happened during and after the first round of voting on Monday in districts including Mirpur, Kotli, and Bhimber.
- Pakistani authorities reported one security personnel death and five injured during the clashes.
- JAAC was banned under anti-terrorism laws in June, sparking protests and restrictions on banking, roads, and internet access.
- Amnesty International called the use of deadly force against protesters "disturbing" and urged an investigation and restoration of communications.
- JAAC demands the removal of 12 assembly seats reserved for Kashmiri refugees, which they say skew parliamentary balance.
- Pakistan’s main ruling party, PML-N, won 9 of 13 seats in Monday’s vote but may depend on the controversial 12 refugee seats to form a government.
- There are accusations from various parties of vote rigging and ballot box theft during the election.
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