Person dies in Mirpur's Kotli as scuffles, rigging allegations mar first phase of AJK elections

During the first phase of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) elections, a person reportedly linked to the PPP died in Kotli district amid skirmishes and allegations of rigging between political workers from the PPP and PML-N. The election, which initially ran from 8am to 5pm, was extended to 6pm across Mirpur division. The incident underscores the tensions and violence that can accompany electoral processes in the region, highlighting the stakes involved for local political parties. This unrest may influence voter turnout and the overall legitimacy of the election results.