Polling for the general elections of Azad Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly was held in a peaceful environment today (Sunday). 

Over 3.2 million Kashmiri voters were eligible to exercise their right to vote in all 45 constituencies till 5 p.m.

The polling process began at 8 a.m in all four provinces of Pakistan for 12 seats and 33 seats in AJK.

Over 40,000 security personnel including Pak Army, FC, Rangers and police were deployed in all constituencies of AJK to ensure a peaceful atmosphere for the polling process.

A total of 587 candidates are contesting the elections in 33 constituencies of Azad Kashmir districts and 121 candidates on 12 constituencies of Jammu and Kashmir refugees settled in Pakistan.

Nearly 5118 polling stations were set up in all three divisions of AJK, Muzaffarabad, Poonch, and Mirpur.