13 July 1931 Martyr’s Day; Roads leading to venue sealed, Unionists forced to hold closed-door function

13 July 1931 Martyr's Day; Roads leading to venue sealed, Unionists forced to hold closed-door function to remember martyrs

As the authorities in Kashmir sealed off the martyrs’ graveyard in the old city area to prevent people and political parties from assembling to commemorate the killing of 22 people by Dogra forces on this day in 1931, political parties observed the day at their offices. The National Conference leaders including Dr. Farooq Abdullah paid tributes to the martyrs at the party office. “We pay our humble tributes to the Martyrs of July 13, 1931. Their sacrifices will always be remembered. We observe this day to reiterate our commitment to…

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