MULTAN:A documentary detailing Indian forces’ atrocities targeting Kashmiri people was played at a seminar as Multaniites observed black day here Tuesday condemning Indian act of sending troops to illegally occupy the valley on Oct 27, 1947. Multaniites also joined a rally in observance of Black Day against India’s illegal occupation of Jammu and Kashmir.
Additional Deputy Commissioner (Enforcement) Zahra Noor and Additional Deputy Commissioner (Municipal Services) Farhan Khan led the activities, that attracted scores of people from across the district including political leaders and representatives of civil society.
The documentary highlighting Indian atrocities in occupied Kashmir was screened during the seminar, leaving participants emotional. A one-minute silence was also observed to express solidarity with the Kashmiri people.
Later, participants marched from Raza Hall to Chowk Katchery, chanting slogans against Indian occupation. Representatives of the District Council, Parks and Horticulture Authority, health, education and municipal departments also participated in the rally.
Addressing the participants, Zahra Noor termed October 27 a dark chapter in world history and said the Indian leadership had stained its own image through the occupation.
She urged the international community to take notice of the Kashmir issue. Farhan Khan said Pakistan would continue its moral and diplomatic support for the Kashmiri people, while Umar Farooq Bhatti, a politician,
described Kashmir and Pakistan inseparable saying that no force could sever their bond.