Kashmiris observe ‘Black Day’ on India’s Independence Day

Following a call from the All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC), Kashmiris are observing a 'Black Day' on August 15 to coincide with India's Independence Day. Protests are being held in Indian-administered Kashmir and by the Kashmiri diaspora globally. In response, Indian authorities have reportedly implemented tight security measures, particularly in Srinagar, which is described as being turned into a military cantonment with heavy troop presence and strict checks on movement.