One Killed as Violence, Rigging Claims Mar First Phase of PoK Polls The first phase of elections in Pakistan occupied Jammu & Kashmir (PoJK) was marred by bloodshed, allegations of rigging, and a deepening sense of unease among voters.
The killing of a 35 year old political worker, Mukhtar Younus, during polling in Nikyal in Kotli district has sparked widespread condemnation.
Confrontations between rival supporters disrupted a significant number of constituencies, while at least one party accused another of orchestrating violence.