SRINAGAR – Massive protests were held across Occupied Kashmir after Fridayprayers in which Indian troops use brute force resulting into seriousinjuries to scores.
People of the occupied Kashmir held forceful demonstrations in differentareas on Friday to register their protest against the Indian occupation andrepeal of special status of the territory by India.
As the Jumma congregational prayers culminated, people took to the streetsin Srinagar, Badgam, Ganderbal, Islamabad, Pulwama, Kulgam, Shopian,Bandipora, Baramulla, Kupwara and other areas of the occupied territory andraised high-pitched pro-freedom and anti-India slogans.
The protesters at several places were subjected to brute force by Indianpolice and troops. Many demonstrators sustained injuries in the brutalactions of forces’ personnel, according to Kashmir Media Service. Theauthorities did not allow people to offer Jumma prayers at Srinagar’shistoric Jamia Masjid and many other major mosques or shrines in theKashmir Valley for the 10th consecutive week since 5th August.
Vowing to continue their freedom struggle despite all odds, they thankedPakistani people and Prime Minister Imran Khan for supporting their justcause and expressing solidarity with them.
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