At least 12 civilians were killed after Pakistani security forces opened fire on demonstrators in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), which is experiencing one of its most intense waves of unrest in recent years.

Three policemen were also killed in the clash.

Initially triggered by the government’s failure to meet 38 key demands, the agitation has expanded into a larger movement against military excesses, paralysing the region.

Deadly Clashes

On Thursday, the third consecutive day of protests, clashes erupted in Dadyal as the government deployed thousands of additional troops to contain the situation. Violence has spread beyond Muzaffarabad to Rawalakot, Neelum Valley, and Kotli.

Reports indicate that five protesters were killed in Muzaffarabad, another five in Dheerkot, and two in D

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