Solidarity with Kashmiri: Marchers stopped near Chinari Jaskol

“Kashmir will become an independent state” was the frequently shouted slogan by the protesters.

CHAKOTHI (Dunya News) – In solidarity with the innocent Kashmiris against Indian atrocities, thousands of people were marching towards Chakothi after an overnight break in the town of Garhi Dupatta when local admnsitration stopped them near Chinari Jaskol today (Sunday). According to details, the participants resumed their ‘freedom march’ under the supervision of the Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) towards the Line of Control (LoC). They also chanted anti-India slogans and demanded the international community to take action into the matter. “Kashmir will become an independent state” was the frequently shouted slogan by the protesters. On the other hand, the lockdown continues on the 63rd consecutive day in IOK with all shops, main markets and educational institutions continue to remain shut and public transport off the road in Kashmir valley and parts of Jammu region. As Kashmir getting into the third month of the crisis triggered by the August 5 decision of abrogation of special status and downgrading of the Jammu and Kashmir, normal life remains paralyzed in the territory. The train that runs between Baramulla and Banihal continues to be frozen for more than nine weeks now. 

The residents of Kashmir valley are facing severe hardships due to shortage of essential commodities due to continued blockade and fast approaching winter.

The opening of Jamia Masjid is considered to be the absolute parameter of normalcy, but it has not seen any Friday gathering for the past nine weeks.