Protests in Pakistan-administered Kashmir have killed at least 24 people over nearly two weeks, according to reports from multiple outlets. The unrest has continued to disrupt daily life across the territory, with a broad shutdown implemented that paralyzes movement and economic activity. Sky News reports the deaths occurred during the course of the protests, which it describes as the most serious unrest in years. Daily Sabah similarly reports at least 24 deaths and characterizes the unrest as the region’s deadliest in years, citing the protests’ scale and the near two-week duration.
Both sources link the public shutdown to the protests, indicating that authorities and protesters’ actions have led to widespread disruptions. While exact details about the cause of the initial demonstrations are not specified in the provided excerpts, the reporting converges on the same core points: a prolonged protest period, a high death toll, and a territory-wide shutdown affecting the region. The situation remains tense, with the protests continuing as the shutdown persists.
