Elections in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir marred by irregularities, violence; 2 PTI workers killed

Elections in Pakistan-controlled Kashmir have been marred by fraud and violence, with at least two members of Prime Minister Imran Khan's party killed in clashes at a polling station in Pakistan's Kotli district.

Voters in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir cast their ballots on Sunday to elect the region's legislative assembly, in an election marred by allegations of irregularities and violence that killed at least two workers of Prime Minister Imran Khan’s party. The gates of polling stations were closed to new voters at 5 pm. However, those inside the polling stations were allowed to cast their ballot. The polling started at 8 am and continued till 5 pm.