Mobile phone, Internet network in IHK jammed
Islamabad: Mobile phone and Internet network were jammed across Indian Occupied Kashmir when Kashmiris observed Indian Republic Day, Thursday, as ‘Black Day’ on both sides of Line of Control and across the world.
The move came to avoid use of mobile telephones by people to trigger anti-India demonstrations.
The call for observance of the day was given by All Parties Hurriyet Conference, veteran Kashmiri Hurriyet leader, Syed Ali Gilani, High Court Bar Association and other pro-liberation leaders and organisations.
Kashmiris wanted to remind the international community that India’s continued denial of their right to self-determination is contrary to its claim of being a democratic republic, KMS reported.
On the other hand, authorities sounded a high alert across the valley in the run-up to Indian Republic Day.
They deployed three-tier security cover around Bakhshi Stadium, venue for the main function.
Markets were shut and roads deserted except for gun-toting paramilitary troops and SOG personnel who were deployed at various crossings to ensure people stay indoors.
Occupied Srinagar city, mostly Lal Chowk and Bakhshi Stadium, were virtually turned into an armed camp with Indian armed forces sealing off all the entry points with barricades and armoured vehicles.
Source: Business Recorder
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