Archive · 30 Jul 2026
Violence, rigging allegations cast shadow over PoK polls
In the region of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, people are voting for a new government.
But some say the army and a group called Hizbul Mujahideen made trouble so they could use force against the voters.
The Joint Action Awami Committee, a group of protest leaders, says the army is hiding behind the violence.
They want the army to stop the protests and listen to their demands.
The main political party, PML-N, is winning many seats, but many people think the army helped them win unfairly.
Violence, alleged rigging, and enforced disappearances mar PoK elections.
Intelligence Bureau claims Hizbul Mujahideen infiltrated protests to provoke unrest.
Pakistan Army allegedly orchestrated violence to justify force against demonstrators.
Joint Action Awami Committee urges vigilance and continued protests for demands.
PML-N leads elections, but legitimacy questioned amid accusations of collusion.
- Who
- Joint Action Awami Committee, Pakistan Army, Intelligence Bureau, PML-N, PPP, PTI
- What
- Violence, alleged rigging, and enforced disappearances during PoK elections
- When
- July 27 - August 10, 2024
- Where
- Pakistan-occupied Kashmir
- Why
- To suppress protests and manipulate electoral outcomes
- Region
- Pakistan-occupied Kashmir
- Election dates
- July 27 - August 10, 2024
- Main parties
- PML-N, PPP, PTI (boycotted)
- Violence casualties
- 37 dead, 200 injured
- Alleged orchestrators
- Pakistan Army, Hizbul Mujahideen