Kashmiris on both sides of the Line of Control and across the world are observing Jammu Martyrs' Day today.

The day is observed to reiterate resolve to continue mission of martyrs to achieve the Kashmiri people's UN-recognized right to self-determination.

It was on 6th November, 1947 when hundreds of thousands of Kashmiris were massacred by Dogra forces of Maharaja Hari Singh, Indian troops and Hindutva groups.

The massacres occurred across different parts of Jammu region. The victims were migrating to Pakistan during the first week of November.