The University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (UAJK) observed Kashmir Black Day, today to express solidarity with the people of Indian illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir. The day marks 27 October 1947, when Indian troops landed in Srinagar following the signing of the Instrument of Accession, an event regarded by Pakistan and Kashmiris observing the day as the beginning of India’s illegal occupation of Jammu and Kashmir. The day reaffirms the Kashmiri people’s right to self-determination.

Under the auspices of the Directorate of Students Affairs, UAJK, a rally was taken out from the Administration Block to the Institute of Kashmir Studies. Former Chief Justice of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Justice (R) Syed Manzoor Hussain Gillani, Vice Chancellor Prof. Nasir Jamal Khattak, university officials and students participated in the rally.

Participants condemned India’s occupation of Jammu and Kashmir, expressed solidarity with the Kashmiri people and chanted slogans in support of the Kashmir freedom movement. The observance highlighted the importance of the Kashmiri people’s right to self-determination and a peaceful resolution of the longstanding dispute in accordance with their aspirations.