ISLAMABAD – Kashmiris on both sides of the Line of Control and across the world observed Jammu Martyrs’ Day on Thursday, paying tribute to those killed during the mass killings in early November 1947 and reaffirming calls to continue the martyrs’ mission for self‑determination. Commemorations and posters appeared in parts of Indian‑administered Jammu and Kashmir, urging locals to remember the victims on the anniversary.
According to the Kashmir Media Service and statements from pro‑Kashmir groups, forces of the Dogra ruler Hari Singh, elements of the Indian Army and Hindu nationalist militants were responsible for large‑scale killings as many Muslims migrated toward Pakistan in 1947. Organisers and leaders described the events as a grave tragedy and vowed that the sacrifices of the martyrs would not be forgotten.
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Leaders of the All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) and other organisations in Srinagar paid homage to the victims and called for continued peaceful struggle until Kashmiris achieve what they described as their inalienable right to self‑determination. They urged people to mark the day by renewing commitment to the martyrs’ cause.
The anniversary each year rekindles strong emotions across communities affected by the 1947 violence, with supporters saying memorial observances are intended both to honour the dead and to keep alive political demands related to the Kashmir dispute. Authorities and civil society groups typically monitor events closely amid sensitivities around the issue.
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