Islamabad: Violent clashes continue in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) with nine more people, including three policemen, killed during the strike called by the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) for reforms and public facilities in the region, local media reported citing officials.

Business and other activities have remained shut in the PoK due to the strike amid disruption in communication in the region, Pakistani daily The Express Tribune reported on Thursday. Incidents of violence occurred in Dhir Kot and other parts of PoK. The local authorities said 172 police personnel and 50 civilians were injured in the clashes.

The regions of Muzaffarabad, Mirpur, Poonch, Neelum, Bhimber and Palandri have been brought to a standstill after the strike call given by JAAC central leader Shaukat Na

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