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Violence erupts in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir during protest march
Protests in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) turned violent on election day, with clashes between demonstrators and security forces reported in Rawalakot. Eyewitnesses and protesters allege that Pakistani forces opened fire, resulting in the deaths of at least 14 activists and injuring dozens. Navbharat Times reported conflicting death tolls, with one article stating 19 deaths and another citing 91. The Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) had called for a protest march in Muzaffarabad.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
Left 1 · Centre 5 · Right 6 n = 12
- Left (1): The Telegraph (India)
- Centre (5): Amar Ujala, Business Standard, Mathrubhumi English, NDTV, Navbharat Times
- Right (6 votes, 7 outlets): Aaj Tak, Dainik Jagran, Firstpost · News18 Hindi (Network18 — 1 vote), Republic World, TFIPOST, The Pioneer
- International (1): Al Jazeera English