Voting Under Siege: Pakistan Administered Kashmir's Fateful Election The polls have opened in Pakistan administered Kashmir amidst a backdrop of violence and unrest that has left dozens dead and many more displaced.
The first round of voting, part of a three phase election process, is being held under the watchful eyes of security forces struggling to contain protests and clashes that have plagued the region for weeks.
In Mirpur district, where voting began on Monday morning, low turnout was reported amidst scorching summer heat.