Kashmiris observe Martyrs Day

ISLAMABAD: Kashmiris on both sides of the Line of Control and the world over observed the Kashmir Martyrs Day on Saturday to reiterate the pledge to continue the mission of their martyrs till the achievement of their right to self-determination.According to the Kashmir Media Service, the day was marked by complete shutdown in Indian-held Kashmir.

The occupation authorities imposed restrictions in Srinagar by deploying Indian troops and police personnel to prevent a march towards Naqashband Sahib in Srinagar where the martyrs of 13th July are buried.

The call for the shutdown and the march had been given by the Joint Resistance Leadership to pay tributes to the Kashmiri martyrs.

While the All Parties Hurriyat Conference Chairman Syed Ali Gilani is under house detention since 2010, the authorities also placed the Chairman of Hurriyat Forum, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, under house arrest.

Mirwaiz was scheduled to lead a procession from Srinagar’s historic Jamia Masjid to the Martyrs Graveyard at Naqashband Sahib.

The Hurriyat Forum, in a statement, denounced the authorities for imposing restrictions in Srinagar and placing Mirwaiz under house arrest. The authorities also suspended train service in the occupied territory.