Mirpur: Kashmiris in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, Indian-administered Kashmir and diaspora communities are set to observe Kashmir Martyrs’ Day on Monday, July 13, with commemorative events honoring those who were killed during the 1931 uprising against the Dogra rulers.

The observance marks the anniversary of the deaths of 22 Kashmiris who were shot outside Srinagar’s Central Jail on July 13, 1931, during protests over the trial of Abdul Qadeer, a figure associated with anti-Dogra activism. The incident is widely regarded by many Kashmiris as a defining moment in the region’s political history.

Authorities and organizers in Pakistan-administered Kashmir said special prayers, seminars, rallies and tribute ceremonies would be held at district and tehsil headquarters, including Mirpur, Muzaffarabad, Kotli, Bagh, Rawalakot, Bhimber, Haveli, Neelum Valley and Hattian Bala.

The government of Pakistan-administered Kashmir has declared a public holiday to facilitate public participation in the commemorative events.

Organizers said participants would renew calls for a peaceful resolution of the Kashmir dispute in line with the aspirations of the people of the region and international commitments. They also said prayer gatherings and visits to martyrs’ graveyards were planned in several areas.

In Indian-administered Kashmir, organizers and pro-Pakistan groups have called for observances marking the anniversary. The extent of participation and any restrictions imposed by authorities could not be independently verified.

The Himalayan region of Kashmir has been disputed between India and Pakistan since 1947, with both countries claiming it in full but administering separate parts. The dispute has led to multiple wars, decades of military tensions and competing narratives over the region’s political status and human rights situation. India maintains that Jammu and Kashmir is an integral part of the country, while Pakistan supports the right of Kashmiris to self-determination under U.N. resolutions. Both countries have repeatedly accused each other of human rights violations and destabilizing the region.

Mirpur: Kashmiris in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, Indian-administered Kashmir and diaspora communities are set to observe Kashmir Martyrs’ Day on Monday, July 13, with commemorative events honoring those who were killed during the 1931 uprising against the Dogra rulers.

The observance marks the anniversary of the deaths of 22 Kashmiris who were shot outside Srinagar’s Central Jail on July 13, 1931, during protests over the trial of Abdul Qadeer, a figure associated with anti-Dogra activism. The incident is widely regarded by many Kashmiris as a defining moment in the region’s political history.

Authorities and organizers in Pakistan-administered Kashmir said special prayers, seminars, rallies and tribute ceremonies would be held at district and tehsil headquarters, including Mirpur, Muzaffarabad, Kotli, Bagh, Rawalakot, Bhimber, Haveli, Neelum Valley and Hattian Bala.

The government of Pakistan-administered Kashmir has declared a public holiday to facilitate public participation in the commemorative events.

Organizers said participants would renew calls for a peaceful resolution of the Kashmir dispute in line with the aspirations of the people of the region and international commitments. They also said prayer gatherings and visits to martyrs’ graveyards were planned in several areas.

In Indian-administered Kashmir, organizers and pro-Pakistan groups have called for observances marking the anniversary. The extent of participation and any restrictions imposed by authorities could not be independently verified.

The Himalayan region of Kashmir has been disputed between India and Pakistan since 1947, with both countries claiming it in full but administering separate parts. The dispute has led to multiple wars, decades of military tensions and competing narratives over the region’s political status and human rights situation. India maintains that Jammu and Kashmir is an integral part of the country, while Pakistan supports the right of Kashmiris to self-determination under U.N. resolutions. Both countries have repeatedly accused each other of human rights violations and destabilizing the region.