Braving Snow: Neelum valley residents form human chain

The chain was in support of their freedom-loving brethren in occupied Jammu and Kashmir.

MIRPUR:

Braving rain and heavy snowfall, residents of the scenic Neelum valley in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) marked Kashmir Solidarity Day by forming a human chain in support of their freedom-loving brethren in occupied Jammu and Kashmir.

A large number of people from all segments of society observed Solidarity Day, held under the auspices of the Neelam District National Events Organising Committee.

Addressing the rally, speakers pointed out that with the passage of time, the indigenous struggle for freedom has attracted world attention, with the international community desirous of an early peaceful resolution of the Kashmir conflict through a composite dialogue mechanism between India and Pakistan.

“It is crystal clear that grave atrocities are being committed by the 80,000 Indian troops stationed in Jammu and Kashmir. Every day killings of innocent Kashmiris, including women and children, are witnessed,” said speakers, reminding the local community of the unmarked graves being discovered in the valley each day. Participant of the rally called upon the United Nations and the international community to help Kashmiri people in getting their fundamental rights to self-determination by implementing its resolutions in letter and spirit.

Published in The Express Tribune, February 6^th, 2013.