"12 Reserved Seats Spark jUnrest In PoJK: Protesters Demand Electoral Reforms, Greater Political Rights"
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THE REPORT
MUZAFFARABAD :Protests in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) turned violent after Pakistani security forces launched a crackdown on demonstrators opposing the arrangement of 12 reserved assembly seats. The unrest has left dozens dead and several injured, with protest groups holding the Pakistan Armyresponsible for the violence.
What Sparked The Protests:
The 12 seats are reserved for refugees from Indian-administered Kashmir. Local groups and political activists allege that the quota system allows Islamabad to influence PoJK’s politics and undermines genuine representation for residents of the region.Protesters took to the streets demanding scrapping of the arrangement, electoral reforms, and greater political rights for people living in PoJK.
Crackdown And Casualties:
Tensions escalated when security forces moved to disperse the crowds. According to protest organisers, the use of force led to multiple deaths and injuries. Demonstration leaders have accused the Pakistan Army of carrying out the crackdown and suppressing dissent.Videos and reports from the region show clashes, road blockades, and calls for accountability.
Growing Demand For Reforms:
The disputed seats have become the centre of political unrest in PoJK. Activist groups say the current electoral structure denies local citizens a fair voice and enables external control over the region’s legislative assembly. The protests have now intensified demands for free and fair elections, transparency, and autonomy in PoJK’s political process.The situation remains tense, with more demonstrations reported in several towns across PoJK.
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