Islamabad, Aug. 2 -- Amid rising unrest in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), the protests have now reached Islamabad and Rawalpindi.

A protest call was made by students outside Rawalpindi Press Club on Sunday evening, 5 PM (local time) onwards.

A large number of students assembled, including those from PoJK.

Heavy crackdown by police ensued and also saw mass arrests and baton charge; however, no reports of firing had emerged.

The fresh developments come as the second phase of elections in Pakistan-occupied Jammu Kashmir (PoJK) witnessed widespread disruptions, logistical failures and continuing protests on Sunday, casting a shadow over the electoral process and raising fresh questions over its credibility.

Polling was sched...