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ISLAMABAD, (APP): Kashmiri people across the globe
observed India’ Independence Day as Black Day to convey the message
to the international community about usurpation of their inalienable
right to self-determination by Indian forces.
Rallies and functions were held all over Pakistan and Azad
Kashmir to draw attention of the world community towards the burning
issue of Kashmir.
All officials of federal and provincial governments wore black
arms band while on duty to express political, moral and diplomatic
support to Kashmiris.
A protest rally was held outside National Press Club (NPC)
here against subjugation of Kashmiris independence right by Indian
forces.
Speaking at the protest rally, Mishal Malik, wife of Kashmiri
separatist leader Yasin Malik said India has no right to celebrate Independence Day after hostaging another nation.
Mishal Malik questioned, “How can India celebrate Independence
Day after suppressing the freedom of another nation.”
“India is celebrating Independence day, denying the same right
to Kashmiri people. Kashmiris will continue to mark this day as a
Black Day unless they get their right to self-determination”, she
said.
She denounced Indian atrocities in occupied Kashmir and urged
the global community to take note of human rights violations in the
Indian-held territory.
Mishal Malik said that the worst form of injustice was taking
place in occupied Kashmir as Indian security forces were subjecting
innocent civilians to torture and killings.
Mishal said that India who claims to be a champion of democracy was usurping the democratic right of the Kashmiri people, subjecting them to torture.