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Azad Kashmir Miniters Intercepted by Protestors In Bagh

Bagh, Azad Kashmir: Protesters in Bagh, Azad Kashmir, took to the streets and intercepted two Azad Jammu Kashmir government ministers, Raja Faisal Mumtaz Rathore, the Minister for Local Government and Rural Development from the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), and Dewan Chughtai, the Minister for Education from the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI).

The ministers were on their way to attend a funeral in Budhal Sharif, Forward Kahuta, when they were stopped by the protesters.

According to reports, the protesters were demonstrating against various issues. The incident highlights the growing discontent among the people of Azad Kashmir, who are demanding better governance, infrastructure development, and social services.

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Raja Faisal Mumtaz Rathore, who is also a member of the Azad Kashmir Legislative Assembly, represents the constituency of Bagh-IV. Dewan Chughtai, on the other hand, is a member of the PTI and holds the portfolio of Azad Jammu Kashmir Education Minister.

The incident has sparked concerns about the law and order situation in Azad Kashmir, and the government’s ability to address the grievances of its citizens.

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