ISLAMABAD: The National Highways and Motorway Police (NHMP) on Tuesday observed Kashmir Black Day with special ceremonies, awareness programmes and activities to express solidarity with the Kashmiri people.
According to a Motorway Police spokesperson, events were held in all zones, sectors and offices of the NHMP across the country to highlight the historical events of October 27, 1947, human rights violations in occupied Kashmir and the Kashmiri people’s struggle for the right to self-determination.
Special banners and posters were displayed at toll plazas, interchanges and important locations on motorways and national highways, while informational material was also distributed for public awareness.
Tributes were paid to Kashmiri martyrs and special prayers were offered for the elevation of their ranks and for the freedom of the Kashmiri people.
The NHMP also arranged special transmissions on its FM 95 radio to highlight the importance of Kashmir Black Day. Interviews of prominent personalities from different walks of life were aired during the programmes, which discussed the historical background of the Kashmir issue, the struggle of the Kashmiri people and the human rights situation.
In addition, the Motorway Police organised special awareness programmes at various schools and colleges, where students were briefed on the historical significance of Kashmir Black Day, the sacrifices of the Kashmiri people and their right to self-determination.
Special walks were also held at different places to express solidarity with the Kashmiri people. Officers and personnel of the Motorway Police, along with citizens, participated in the walks and reaffirmed their support for the Kashmiri people’s struggle for the right to self-determination.
The National Highways and Motorway Police said Pakistan stood with the Kashmiri people and would continue to support their right to self-determination in accordance with United Nations resolutions.
