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Kashmiris observe ‘black day’

MIRPUR/ISLAMABAD/ SRINAGAR: Kashmiris on both sides of the Line of Control and around the world observed a ‘black day’ on Tuesday to protest against India’s illegal invasion of the Kashmir valley in 1947.

The day is observed by people living in Azad Jammu and Kashmir and Indian-held Kashmir (IHK) to mark resentment over the continued occupation of IHK by Indian troops. Demonstrations and protest rallies were held across the region to mark the day. People on both sides of the LoC reiterated their stance of dissociation from India and told the international community of the continued human rights violations against them by the Indian forces.

Demonstrators: Several demonstrators were injured and the condition of one of them was reported to be critical. Protests continued in Handwara against the killing of a young student by Indian troops. According to the Kashmir Media Service, All-Parties Hurriyat Conference leader Syed Ali Geelani had called for a strike in Srinagar, where shops and businesses remained closed, a day before a planned visit by Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Reuters reported.

“By observing a strike on October 27, Kashmiris will make it clear to the international community that they are still protesting Indian occupation with vigour,” Geelani said in a statement. “October 27 is a black day for Kashmir.” Geelani also called for a complete shutdown today (Wednesday) during a visit by Singh, who is scheduled to inaugurate a railway line in southern IHK. agencies

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