News Reports Four Dead in Protests Against Flour and Energy Prices by oaniunoh May 14, 2024 written by oaniunoh May 14, 2024 67 Four people have died and 100 others were left wounded after violent clashes with authorities in Pakistan-administered Kashmir. Thousands of people have been on the streets since Friday to protest rising prices of flour and electricity. Organisers called off the protests on Tuesday, a day after Pakistan’s PM Shehbaz Sharif offered subsidies worth 24 billion rupees ($86m; £69m). “The government has accepted all of our demands,” said Shaukat Nawaz Mir, one of the activists leading the demonstrations. Mr Mir had also demanded that the government offer financial compensation for the families of those killed in the violence. Violence had intensified since the weekend, prompting authorities to cut mobile services. Schools, public transportation and businesses have also been suspended. On Monday, authorities sent paramilitary troops known as rangers into the regional capital, Muzaffarabad. Footage of the protests show both sides hitting at one another with rods. Reports said the paramilitary troops also fired bullets and lobbed tear gas at protesters. One of the four who died was a police officer, authorities said. At least two of the casualties had died from gunshot wounds, AFP news agency reported, citing a doctor at the Combined Military Hospitals in Pakistan. “[The rangers] should not have shot at the protesters. We were just asking for our rights and got bullet shots in return,” Muhammad Qasim, a 37-year-old shopkeeper, told AFP. The Joint Awami Action Committee, an activist group that initiated the protests, declared Tuesday a “Black Day” to honour those who died. Pakistani-administered Kashmir is a semi-autonomous region with its own regional government. Kashmir has been a source of conflict between India and Pakistan for more than 70 years. Delhi and Islamabad both claim the Himalayan region in full, and have fought two wars and a limited conflict over Kashmir. Today, each of the neighbours control only parts of it. Source: BBC 0 comment 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail oaniunoh previous post Saudi Arabia Postpones Execution of Kenyan Man next post Rebuilding Nigeria’s Economy in Challenging Times You may also like Russian Missiles Kill 31 In Ukraine, Gut Kyiv... July 8, 2024 US Soldiers Leave Niger Base Following Military Junta’s... July 8, 2024 Gunmen Kill Three Vigilantes, Civilian In Imo Community July 8, 2024 Gas Explosion Kills Mother, Daughter In Ogun July 8, 2024 Abuja Man Attempts Suicide, Climbs 120-Metre Broadcast Mast July 8, 2024 Bandits Release Catholic Priest Kidnapped In Zamfara July 8, 2024 Troops Neutralise Terrorist, Recover Arms, Ammunition In Taraba July 8, 2024 Trees Kill Four At Jattu Market During Rainfall... July 8, 2024 Busload of Passengers Kidnapped in Kogi July 5, 2024 Bauchi Police Arrest Three for Child Abuse, Rape July 5, 2024 Leave a Comment Cancel Reply Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.