ISLAMABAD – In occupied Kashmir, Indian Central Bureau of Investigation hasarrested Hurriyat leader, Javaid Ahmed Mir, in Srinagar.
He was arrested during a raid on his house in an old fake case relating tothe killing of four Indian Air Force personnel in an attack on theoutskirts of Srinagar on 25 January 1990.
Meanwhile Kashmir Day was observed today to express solidarity with theoppressed Kashmiri people.
To mark the day, sirens blared all across the country at three pm. Peoplestood in solidarity with the ringing of sirens and then five-minute silencewas observed. The activity ended with the playing of national anthem.
In occupied Kashmir, normal life continues to remain affected for the 75thstraight day, today, in the Kashmir Valley and Muslim majority areas ofJammu region due to the Indian military lockdown and suspension of internetand prepaid cellular services.
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Shops and business establishments continue to remain closed except for afew hours in the morning and evening whereas public transport is absentfrom the roads adding to people’s woes.
Several student groups held a protest demonstration at the Delhi Universityagainst the continued siege of the occupied Kashmir. They raised slogansdemanding restoration of Kashmir’s special status and calling for Azadi.The protesters denounced the communications blockade imposed by Indiangovernment in the occupied territory and demanded release of politicalprisoners. Meanwhile, Kashmiri students staged a protest at Aligarh MuslimUniversity to express concern over the situation in the Kashmir Valley.