Pakistan-administered Kashmir vote marred by deadly clashes

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Pakistan-administered Kashmir vote marred by deadly clashes

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Regional elections in Pakistan-administered Kashmir were marred by deadly clashes, with reports of more than 30 fatalities following protests and confrontations between security forces and a banned Kashmiri group. The violence highlights persistent tensions in the area ahead of the second round of voting.

LAHORE/MUZAFFARABAD, Pakistan, July 29 - Protests during regional elections in Pakistan-administered Kashmir have turned deadly, with leaders of a banned Kashmiri group saying on Wednesday more than 30 people had been killed around one town in clashes with security forces ahead of the second round.

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