Pak Uses Brute Force to Muzzle PoK Protesters Observing Black Day

Hundreds of protesters took to the streets on 22 Oct, the anniversary of the day they came to be occupied in 1947.

Massive demonstrations were held across Pakistan-occupied Kashmir on October 22 to mark ‘Black Day’ (Photo: ANI Screengrab)

Massive demonstrations were held across Pakistan-occupied Kashmir on 22 October to mark 'Black Day'.

Despite use of "brute force" and heavy crackdown by Pakistani security forces, hundreds of agitated people took to the streets in Bhimber, Kotli, Muzaffarabad, Mirpur and other parts of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

Angry members of the Jammu and Kashmir National Students Federation from the PoK even attempted to cross over into the Indian Territory.

Mass arrests were made, protesters were baton charged and tear gas shells unleashed on peaceful protesters. The press was gagged and all attempts were made to muzzle the widespread protests.

On this day in 1947, Pakistan had violated all international norms and had sent tribals to invade Kashmir. Since then this day has been marked as Black Day every year.

PoK residents, who continue to live under Pakistan's occupation, often use this day to highlight miseries and oppression they are undergoing under Pakistan's occupation.

Protesters use the occasion for drawing attention to the plight of people and sorry state of democracy and freedom in Pakistan occupied Kashmir. (Inputs: ANI)

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