Kashmiris on both sides of the Line of Control and the world over are observing Pakistan’s Independence Day with great enthusiasm and devotion today.

Despite heavy deployment of the troops, people in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) hoisted Pakistani flags on the rooftops of their houses and other buildings in the Kashmir valley and parts of Jammu region.

Kashmiris on both sides of the Line of Control and the world over will observe the Indian Independence Day, tomorrow, as Black Day to register a protest against New Delhi’s continued illegal occupation of their homeland.

According to Kashmir Media Service, the day will be marked by a complete shutdown and civil curfew in IIOJK call for which has been given by the All Parties Hurriyat Conference and supported by all Hurriyat leaders and organizations.

Black flags will be hoisted everywhere while protest rallies be organized against the gross human rights violations by Indian troops in the territory.

The Kashmiris across the world will hold anti-India demonstrations to draw world’s attention towards the Indian brutalities in IIOJK.

The All Parties Hurriyat Conference leaders including Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and Shabbir Ahmad Shah in their statements said India has no right to celebrate its Independence Day in IIOJK as it is holding the territory against the will of the Kashmiri people.

Meanwhile, the occupation authorities have converted the Kashmir Valley, particularly Srinagar, into a military garrison.