2 killed, several injured in post-election violence in PoK

Jul 27, 2021

Neelum Valley (PoK), July 27 (ANI): Violence continued unabated in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) as two civilians were killed and over a dozen wounded on July 26 after Pakistan's paramilitary force opened fire at a crowd in Sharda Valley of Neelum district. The incident occurred after reports of rigging during the legislative assembly elections held on Sunday (July 25). The locals condemned the Pakistani security forces and held demonstrations on the streets. They blocked the road and burned tires while chanting slogans against Pakistani security forces. Protests are ongoing in PoK against the Pakistan Army after reports of election manipulation emerged in the polls.