Art exhibition on Kashmir attracts thousands

LAHORE: An exhibition titled “Kashmir Bleeds” is continuing at Alhamra Arts Gallery, The Mall. The exhibition has been visited by thousands of people so far. It has been organised by Lahore Arts Council in connection with Defence Day to highlight the killings of innocents Kashmiris by Indian armed forces.

Around 109 artworks by 80 artists from all over Pakistan have been displayed in the show. In addition to the pictures from Kashmiris, the pictures of the martyrs of the country have been also been displayed at the exhibition.

Lahore Arts Council (LAC) is paying rich tributes to those who laid down their lives for the sacred cause. LAC Executive Director Ather Ali Khan said the international community and the United Nations should fulfil their responsibility to protect the innocent Kashmiris from crimes against humanity being committed by occupying military forces in Indian-Held Kashmir.

Khan reiterated Pakistan’s resolve to extend all possible political, moral and diplomatic support to Kashmiris until they attained their right to self-determination. A visitor to the exhibition, Sabahat, expresses her view saying, “It is our moral duty to stand with the people of Kashmir and ultimately contribute to strengthen the defence of Pakistan." The exhibition has been attended so far by a large number of people from different walks of life. The event will continue till September 13.