Global Observance of Black Day by Kashmiris on India’s Independence

Kashmiris on both sides of the Line of Control (LoC) and across the world are observing India’s Independence Day today as Black Day, sending a powerful message to the international community that New Delhi has no legitimate right to celebrate in the Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK).

According to Kashmir Media Service, the day is being marked by a complete shutdown across the occupied region, with black flags hoisted on rooftops, street poles, and trees as a sign of protest. The entire Kashmir Valley presents a deserted look due to the widespread strike, while Indian authorities have converted the region into a heavily militarized zone. Checkpoints and barricades have been erected at all major points, and multi-layered security measures, including helicopter reconnaissance and drone surveillance, have been implemented to prevent any anti-India demonstrations.

The personnel of India’s elite Special Operational Group, alongside the Indian Army and paramilitary forces, are conducting area domination exercises around the Lal Chowk and Bakhshi Stadium in Srinagar, where the main Independence Day celebrations are being held.

In solidarity with the people of IIOJK, protest rallies are also being held in Azad Kashmir, Pakistan, and major global capitals. Demonstrators, waving black flags, are chanting slogans such as “Go India Go Back,” “We Want Freedom,” “Wake up UN Wake up,” and “Kashmir Seeks Attention.”

A significant protest demonstration is scheduled to take place in Brussels in front of the Indian Embassy, organized by the Kashmir Council Europe. A large number of Kashmiris and their sympathizers are expected to participate, further highlighting the global support for the Kashmiri struggle against Indian occupation.

The observance of Black Day on India’s Independence Day underscores the ongoing resistance of the Kashmiri people and their unwavering demand for the right to self-determination as promised by the United Nations and international law.