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Kashmir observes India's Republic Day as ‘Black Day’

An Indian policeman looks on during search operations in Srinagar on January 25, 2016, ahead of the country's Republic Day. AFP

Syed Ali Safvi

Press TV, Indian-Controlled Kashmir

Indian-controlled Kashmir has observed a complete shutdown to mark the Indian Republic day as Black Day. The strike aims to attract attention to Kashmir’s demand for the right to self-determination as had been promised by India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru. Press TV's Syed Ali Safvi has more from Srinagar.


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