Kashmiris on both sides of the Line of Control over are observing India’s Republic Day, as Black Day on Friday to protest persistent denial of their democratic right to self-determination by India.
Call for observance of the day has been given by All Parties Hurriyat Conference and other pro-freedom organizations.
The day will be marked by a complete strike in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu Kashmir while anti-India demonstrations will be held in Azad Kashmir and world capitals.
Meanwhile, India has intensified crackdown in the territory with unprecedented lockdown and additional check-posts subjecting people to rigorous inspections in the name of security.
