Kashmiris on both sides of the Line of Control and across the world will observe Jammu Martyrs’ Day tomorrow to reiterate their resolve to carry on the martyrs’ mission until they achieve their inalienable right to self-determination.

According to Kashmir Media Service, hundreds of thousands of Kashmiris were martyred by the forces of Dogra Maharaja Hari Singh, the Indian Army and Hindu fanatics in different parts of the Jammu region while migrating to Pakistan during the first week of November 1947. All arrangements have been finalized to commemorate the historic day on both sides of the LoC and worldwide.

In Azad Jammu and Kashmir, anti-India demonstrations, seminars, and symposiums will be organized in towns across all districts and in various parts of Pakistan to pay homage to the Jammu martyrs. The day will begin with special prayers in mosques for the early liberation of Indian Illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir from Indian occupation, and for the progress, prosperity and stability of Pakistan and AJK.

Special prayer meetings will be held by various social, political, religious, and public representative organizations to honor the sacrifices of the Kashmiri martyrs. Quran Khawani will also be held at various locations under the auspices of these organizations.

Meanwhile, All Parties Hurriyat Conference leaders, including Ghulam Muhammad Khan Sopori, Zamrooda Habib, Syed Bashir Andrabi, Khawaja Firdous, Abdul Samad Inqilabi, Muhammad Yousuf Naqash, Fayaz Hussain Jafri, Syed Sibt Shabbir Qummi, Muhammad Haseeb Wani and Maulana Musaib Nadvi, have paid rich tribute to the Jammu martyrs.

They said that Kashmiris have been sacrificing for a noble cause for several decades, and the day is not far when they will achieve their cherished goal. They urged the international community to pressure India to cease its brutalities in IIOJK and resolve the Kashmir dispute in accordance with Kashmiris’ aspirations and relevant UN resolutions.