Kashmir’s July 13 Martyrs’ Day: History and controversy
Kashmir observes 'Martyrs' Day' on July 13 to commemorate 22 individuals killed by Dogra forces in 1931. The day remains politically sensitive, marked by security measures and the recent house arrest of PDP leader Mehbooba Mufti.
Why it matters
The event highlights the ongoing historical and political tensions surrounding the identity and governance of Jammu and Kashmir.
Amid tight security arrangements for Martyrs’ Day in Jammu and Kashmir, former Chief Minister and People’s Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti was placed under house arrest on Monday (July 13, 2026). On July 13 each year, ‘Martyrs’ Day’ is observed in Jammu and Kashmir in remembrance of 22 Muslims killed by Dogra forces in 1931.
The article provides historical context and current events without inflammatory language.
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