Kashmiris on both sides of the Line of Control and across the world are observing Indian Republic Day, today, as Black Day in protest against India’s continued denial of Kashmiris’ right to self-determination.
Call for the observance of Black Day has been given by the All Parties Hurriyat Conference and other Hurriyat leaders and organizations.
The day is marked by a complete strike in occupied Kashmir and anti-India demonstrations and rallies in world capitals.
Meanwhile, stringent measures in the name of security have been taken on India’s Republic Day, today, bringing more miseries to the already besieged people in occupied Kashmir. Indian troops have intensified checking and frisking in Srinagar city and other parts of the territory.
The forces’ personnel have set up checkpoints on every road and chowk where commuters and pedestrians are being frisked and vehicles are checked thoroughly.
In Srinagar, all roads leading towards a cricket stadium, where the main function is scheduled to be held, have been sealed with barbed wire and barricades have been erected around the stadium. Unprecedented arrangements have been made in and around the stadium.
A close vigil is being maintained on all vehicles and pedestrians entering the city. Police personnel can be seen carrying out surprise checking of the vehicles at the entry and exit points in Srinagar. The cops are also frisking motorcyclists and passengers of vehicles in the city. Similar reports have emerged from other parts of the territory.
