PoJK: As per the media reports, on monday a long march led by the Awami Action Committee left for Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) capital, Muzaffarabad, as the wheel-jam strike against inflated electricity bills and taxes entered its 4th day. Protesters have already started sit-ins, effectively shutting down the Kohala-Muzaffarabad Road at various points along its 40-kilometer stretch, which connects Kohala town with Muzaffarabad in PoJK. Their route from Dhirkot is expected to lead them to the capital.
As per the reports heavy police contingents have been deployed at key points and sensitive areas, while markets, trade centers, and educational institutions remain shuttered, and transportation services remain suspended. The PoJK government deployed Rangers and police following clashes between law enforcement and demonstrators in Mirpur. These clashes resulted in the unfortunate death of a police officer and left over 70 others injured.
As per the media reports, Meanwhile, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called for a high-level meeting on Monday to address the ongoing situation in PoJK, as negotiations between protesters and the state government reached an impasse.
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