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SRINAGAR (Indian Held-Kashmir): The All Parties Hurriyat Conference in a meeting in Srinagar today, attended by all its constituents, decided that Indian Republic Day on Monday will be observed as Black Day, marked by complete strike.

The APHC Chairman, Syed Ali Gilani presided over the meeting, which noted with satisfaction that international community is now more conscious of the need for resolving Kashmir issue.

The meeting also underlined the fact that Kashmir issue was projected at the world level by the sacred blood of about one hundred thousand Kashmiris who sacrificed their lives for achieving their birth right of self determination.

The APHC spokesman, after the meeting said, observance of Black Day will convey a clear message to the world community that India has been trampling all democratic norms and international laws by denying Kashmiris their birth right to self determination. He said, Kashmiris on that day will once again renew their pledge that they will continue their liberation struggle, despite Indian state terrorism.

Meanwhile, military security precautions have been further beefed up particularly in Srinagar and Jammu. Troops are swarming Bakhshi stadium in Srinagar and Maulana Azad stadium in Jammu where official functions are held on Indian Republic Day. Siege and search operations continued all across occupied Kashmir, particularly in major towns, during which innocent people were victimized.

JKLF supports strike call on January 26

In occupied Kashmir, Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) has supported strike call on January 26, the Indian Republic Day.

A spokesman of the Front said that Kashmiris will continue observing this day as a "Black Day" till they get their freedom from India.

It may be recalled All Parties Hurriyat Conference has already appealed for observing January 26 as "Black Day" besides holding complete strike on that date.

Meanwhile, JKLF leaders have been visiting various towns and cities in connection with the signature campaign launched by the party to ascertain peoples' verdict on the point that they should be associated with any dialogue on Kashmir issue.

Security tightened in IHK on eve of Indian Republic Day

Indian troops have intensified security and red alert sounded in all across occupied Kashmir on the eve of the Indian Republic Day on 26th of this month.

The security apparatus was stepped up following recovery of explosive material near the Bakhshi stadium in Srinagar, which is venue for the Republic Day celebrations. All major roads and squares leading to the stadium have been cordoned. Security has also been upgraded around all major installations including Secretariat, puppet Assembly, puppet Chief Minister's house and railway station. The troops have increased patrolling along their camps and more barricades have been established.

Red alert has been sounded in areas adjacent to the Bakhshi stadium and additional troops have been deployed there to keep vigil on all incoming and outgoing people. The troops on the pretext of security arrangements were harassing and torturing innocent civilians. During crackdowns and search operations residents are being forced to remain outside their houses in extreme cold and identity parades of youth are being conducted. During the operations the troops disgrace women and torture the aged.