GILGIT: The winning candidates and their supporters are celebrating after Gilgit-Baltistan legislative elections while the workers of losers are protesting the results.

Deputy Commissioner Gilgit Asad Zamin has said that the situation is completely under control.

The unofficial results of 21 slots have come out after Thursday’s elections in Gilgit-Baltistan.

A large crowd of workers have assembled at the offices of the political parties and houses of the winning candidates in six districts – Ghazar, Astore, Ganche, Diamir, Gilgit and Skardu. Sweets are being distributed amidst celebrations there.

On the other hand, protests are being staged by the workers of losing candidates on the alleged rigging in the polls.

Workers of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), Pakistan Muslim League-Q and an independent candidate staged a protest and a sit-in in Danyor area of Gilgit.

Police baton charged protesters at the office of a returning officer in Goharabad, Diamir 1 GB-15.