Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) witnessed renewed violence after Pakistani security forces launched a crackdown on civilians in Rawalakot, leading to violent clashes near the city’s New Bus Terminal. According to reports, six civilians were killed when security personnel opened fire during the confrontation.
Among those reported dead in the Baloch Sadhunati district were Zahid Mughal, Zafar Mughal, Arsalan Akbar and Wajid Hayat. Hayat was reportedly shot dead at the Matial Mira Bus Terminal in Rawalakot. The identities of the remaining victims have not yet been confirmed.
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The incident has further escalated tensions across Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, where public discontent with Islamabad has been growing in recent months. The latest killings are expected to deepen unrest in the region amid continuing allegations of heavy-handed action by Pakistani authorities.
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