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

Tuesday, 26 January 2016 7:34 PM [ Last Update: Tuesday, 26 January 2016 7:34 PM ]

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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