The call for observance of the day was given by All Parties Hurriyat Conference
Rallies, seminars and other events were held in Azad Kashmir,, and major cities worldwide to pay tribute to Kashmiri martyrs.
However, occupation regime imposed restrictions across the occupied territory sealing Martyrs’ Graveyard in Srinagar.
The authorities placed under house arrest several political leaders including Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, Mehbooba Mufti and Omar Abdullah to prevent them from visiting the martyrs' graveyard.Kashmir Martyrs' Day is being observed on July 13, commemorating the events of 1931 when 22 Kashmiri Muslims were killed by Dogra forces in Srinagar. The day has been observed for 93 years.
The incident occurred during a protest against a state trial of Abdul Qadeer Khan. When demonstrators attempted to call for prayers, police opened fire, killing the first muezzin.
As others stepped forward to continue the call, they were also shot. The resulting violence led to 22 deaths and over 100 injuries.
The martyrs were buried near the shrine of Khawaja Bahauddin Naqshbandi, now known as Martyrs' Graveyard.
In 2019, the Indian government under Prime Minister Modi removed the official holiday status of July 13 in Kashmir.
Despite ongoing tensions, human rights organizations worldwide continue to protest against alleged oppression in Indian-administered Kashmir.
APHC spokesman Advocate Abdul Rashid Minhas in a statement in Srinagar said that Indian troops, paramilitary forces, and police have been conducting extensive cordon and search operations and house raids.
He criticized India for using its military might to suppress the legitimate demand for the right to self-determination of the Kashmiri people.
He urged the international community to take note of the worsening human rights situation in IIOJK and pressurize India to resolve the Kashmir dispute.
Meanwhile, authorities in IIOJK have escalated restrictions and deployed additional paramilitary troops along the Srinagar-Jammu highway.
on the other hand, Indian troops continue aggressive military operations in Kulgam, Islamabad, Ganderbal, Bandipore, Baramulla, Kupwara, Kathua, Doda, Samba, Rajouri and Poonch districts.
People speaking to media said these operations have resulted in arbitrary arrests, property damage and torture inflicted on residents.
All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) says India’s brutal occupation of Kashmir poses a challenge to the international community.
In a statement in Srinagar, APHC Spokesman underscored the unwavering resolve of Kashmiri people, stating they are ready to face Indian bullets but will not capitulate.
He urged resolution of longstanding Kashmir dispute in accordance with UN resolutions and the aspirations of the Kashmiri people.
