Fresh Clashes Erupt in Pakistani Kashmir on First Day of Contested Vote

Violent clashes have erupted in Pakistani Kashmir on the first day of a highly contested regional election, resulting in further bloodshed. Dozens of people have been killed in the region over recent weeks, according to officials. A banned civil rights group reported that its supporters were among those killed in conflicts with police. The region has been experiencing heightened tensions ahead of the weekslong election.

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