Rukhsar Ahmed, rape accused in UK, wins Pakistan-occupied Kashmir election on bail

Rukhsar Ahmed is reportedly affiliated to the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), the party of Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. He served as minister in various governments from 2006 until he lost his seat in 2021

Tension has gripped Rawalakot ever since clashes between protesters and security staff during the first phase of elections for the legislative assembly in PoK.