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Occupied Kashmir: APHC appeals to continue protest demonstrations against killings
May 09, 2020

In occupied Kashmir, All Parties Hurriyat Conference has appealed to the people to continue protest demonstrations against the killing of top mujahid commander, Riyaz Naikoo, and other youth by Indian troops.

The APHC in its protest calendar has also asked the people to raise Call for Prayers [azan] on their rooftops after Isha prayers tomorrow to invoke Allah’s help for the emancipation from Indian occupation and coronavirus.

It also called for holding of special prayers in the houses of martyrs on Monday and asked APHC leaders and activists to ensure their participation in these gatherings to express solidarity with the bereaved families.

On the other hand, People held forceful demonstrations in Pulwama, Badgam and other areas against the killing of Riyaz Naikoo and other youth by Indian troops. Indian police and paramilitary personnel subjected the protesters to brute force and firing of pellets and bullets, injuring several of them.

Meanwhile, the occupation authorities continued to impose restrictions in the Kashmir Valley on the 4th consecutive day, today, to prevent people from holding demonstrations against the killings. The restrictions were imposed by the authorities on Wednesday, the day when Indian troops martyred Riyaz Naikoo and his associate, Aadil Ahmed.

Indian troops launched a cordon and search operation in Matipora Nainal area of Islamabad district, today. The troops also conducted a similar operation at Karewa Shadab in Shopian district.

In New Delhi, the women students have expressed solidarity with jailed Jamia Millia Islamia student and Kashmiri scholar, Safoora Zargar, who is three months pregnant and is being trolled online by the netizens affiliated with extremist Hindu organizations.

On the other hand, an Indian national will face trial in Germany for spying on Sikh and Kashmiri communities for notorious Indian intelligence agency, Research & Analysis Wing, commonly known as RAW.