India, Sept. 30 -- At least two persons were killed and several others injured in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) on Monday after the country's security forces opened fire on local protestors. Protests had erupted over long-standing unresolved issues, with demonstrators demanding their rights and an end to discriminatory policies, including the controversial refugee seat privilege.
According to a report by Samaa TV, all markets, shops and business centres were closed across the region as people responded to a call for shutdown from the Joint Action Committee. The strike was led by the Neelum Valley Public Action Committee, headed by Shaukat Nawaz Mir, who had announced a complete halt of commercial activities to push for public demands.
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