Kashmir Black Day on 27 October marks 79 years since 1947
Kashmiris on both sides of the Line of Control and abroad will mark the 79th anniversary of Indian troops’ 1947 arrival in Srinagar with rallies, seminars and a evening blackout.
Kashmir Black Day falls on Tuesday, 27 October, marking 79 years since Indian troops entered Srinagar in 1947.
Observances are planned on both sides of the Line of Control and among Kashmiris abroad, with rallies and public gatherings.
In Mirpur, a protest rally at the District Courts is set for 10:00 a.m.; speakers will press for self-determination and UN resolutions.
In Sargodha, a 9:30 a.m. seminar at the Arts Council Complex will precede a rally to GPO Chowk, with a five-minute blackout at 7 p.m.