New Delhi, Sept. 29 -- A major protest erupted across Pakistan-Occupied Jammu and Kashmir on Monday. Internet and phone services were reportedly shut, with the United Kashmir People's National Party (UKPNP) saying that there was "digital blackout" in the region on Monday.

The UKPNP's statement said the blackout coincided with a protest movement led by the Joint Awami Action Committee, which has called for a complete shutter-down and wheel-jam strike on Monday.

The Awami Action Committee has reportedly been demanding the abolition of 12 legislative seats reserved for refugees from J&K.

Other demands of the AAC include subsidised flour, fairer power tariffs tied to the Mangla hydropower project, and implementation of long-delayed reforms...