Kashmiris mark India’s Republic Day with strikes

A complete strike was observed in Indian-held Kashmir (IHK) on the Indian Republic Day, with businesses, offices, banks and courts remaining closed, APP reported on Monday.

The strike call was given by All Parties Hurriyat Conference Chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, senior Kashmiri Hurriyat leader Syed Ali Gilani and the High Court Bar Association of IHK, KMS reported. MORE...