Earlier, the Awami Action Committee (AAC) had announced long march from Muzaffarabad to Madina Market.
MUZAFFARABAD: Clashes worsened in Muzaffarabad, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, a police sub-inspector has been killed as protestors and law enforcers came face to face during strike, here on Saturday.
As per the reports, the shutter down and wheel-jam strike is being observed to press for demands of cheaper electricity and flour in the region.
The strike on the call of the People’s Action Committee is underway for the second day today.
Police were deployed on the roads leading to Madina Market. During the clash, a police sub-inspector named Adnan Qureshi sustained bullet wounds and later succumbed to injuries.
Deputy Commissioner (DC) Yasir Riaz and DIG Mirpur Chaudhry Sajjad also reached the hospital to offer condolences with the bereaved family.
Earlier, the Awami Action Committee (AAC) had announced long march from Muzaffarabad to Madina Market.
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All trade centres, offices and academic institutions have also been closed in Rawalakot and Mirpur.
The protesters also staged a protest demonstration at the district court demanding the release of the arrested protesters.
