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AJK information secretary says 7 law enforcement personnel martyred in recent unrest

Source: Dawn
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AJK information secretary says 7 law enforcement personnel martyred in recent unrest
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Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Information Secretary Muhammad Rashid Hanif on Monday said that seven law enforcement personnel, including those of police and Rangers, were martyred during recent unrest in the region. The now-proscribed Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), which has been demanding the abolishment of 12 seats in the local legislature reserved for refugees from Indian-held Kashmir, has been holding protests in the region for several weeks now. Clashes took place between protesters and law enforcement personnel in Rawalakot and Mirpur last week, which reportedly resulted in several casualties. Amid the tensions, elections are being held across the region in three phases, with…

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