Kashmir Martyrs' Day is being observed on July 13, commemorating the events of 1931 when 22 Kashmiri Muslims were killed by Dogra forces in Srinagar. The day has been observed for 93 years.
The incident occurred during a protest against a state trial of Abdul Qadeer Khan. When demonstrators attempted to call for prayers, police opened fire, killing the first muezzin.
As others stepped forward to continue the call, they were also shot. The resulting violence led to 22 deaths and over 100 injuries.
The martyrs were buried near the shrine of Khawaja Bahauddin Naqshbandi, now known as Martyrs' Graveyard.
In 2019, the Indian government under Prime Minister Modi removed the official holiday status of July 13 in Kashmir.
Despite ongoing tensions, human rights organizations worldwide continue to protest against alleged oppression in Indian-administered Kashmir.
