Kashmiris on both sides of the Line of Control (LoC) in Pakistan and world over are observing India’s Independence Day, today, as Black Day, today, to convey a message to the international community that New Delhi’s has no right to celebrate the day in the Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK).

According to Kashmir Media Service, the day is being marked by a complete shutdown across occupied Jammu and Kashmir, while people hoisted black flags on their roofs, street poles and trees. The Kashmir valley is wearing a deserted look due to the strike.

Meanwhile, the India-installed authority has converted the entire Kashmir Valley into a military garrison as checkpoints and barricades have been erected at all main points and squares. A multi-layer security blanket involving helicopter reconnaissance and drone surveillance are in place to prevent people from holding anti-India demonstrations.

The personnel of elite Special Operational Group of Indian police along with Indian Army and paramilitary forces are carrying out area domination exercises around the Lal Chowk and Bakhshi stadium in Srinagar, the venue of the main Independence Day function.

Protest rallies are also being held in Azad Kashmir, Pakistan and world major capitals to draw global attention towards the Indian brutalities in occupied Kashmir. The protesters, holding black flags, are chanting ‘Go India Go back’, ‘We Want Freedom’, ‘Wake up UN wake up’ and ‘Kashmir seeks attention’ slogans.

In Brussels, a protest demonstration will be held in front of the Indian Embassy to mark India’s Independence Day as Black Day. A large number of Kashmiris and their sympathizers are expected to attend the demonstration organized by the Kashmir Council Europe.