Oct 27: Black Day Of Kashmir

October 27th holds significant historical importance in the Kashmir region, as it is marked as Black Day. It commemorates the events of 1947 when India’s intervention in Jammu and Kashmir transpired, a move widely criticized for its violation of the Indian Independence Act. The Indian Independence Act was a pivotal document that marked the formal end of British colonial rule and the beginning of independence for India and Pakistan. However, India’s actions in Jammu and Kashmir were seen as a breach of the law established by the Indian Independence Act.
This action was taken without the consent of local leaders and against the wishes of many people in the region. The events of this day are remembered as a dark period because they led to a long-standing conflict and tension in the region. The conflict in Kashmir has left many Kashmiris suffering, including the Kunan Poshpora incident in 1991, where Indian security forces subjected many women to sexual violence. This event remains a traumatic memory for the affected communities and highlights human rights issues. Many women are “half-widows” due to their husbands’ disappearance, living in constant emotional turmoil.
The killings of Burhan Wani in 2016 and the rape of Asifa Bano in 2018 further intensified these issues. India re-invaded Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) in August 2019, but the people remain resistant to Indian annexation. Additionally, in the region of Indian-administered Jammu & Kashmir, signs of religious aggression through different kinds of limitations are observed. Rules that restrict religious activities and group gatherings have made the Muslim community feel excluded. The recent firing and damage inflicted upon a mosque in Shopian, IIOJK, is a distressing demonstration of the ongoing state-terrorism faced by the Kashmiri people in the occupied region. Such actions target the faith and cultural identity of the people in the occupied territory, further aggravating the suffering of the Kashmiri population. Moreover, the Indian government announced the demolition of Muslim homes in IIOJK.