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At least 19 killed, over two dozen injured in police firing during protest march in PoK

A major confrontation unfolded in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) after Pakistani security forces allegedly opened fire on protesters in Rawalakot, killing at least 19 people and injuring more than two dozen others. The incident took place during a protest march led by the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), which has accused the authorities of using excessive force against unarmed demonstrators. According to the organisation, the protesters were marching towards D-Chowk after reaching Chinar Chowk and were expected to halt for the night at Maqbool Bhat Shaheed Chowk when the firing took place.