In occupied Kashmir, Indian troops in their fresh acts of state terrorism martyred seven Kashmiri youth in Ganderbal, Ramban and Shopian  districts, today.

The troops during cordon and search operations martyred three youth in Naranag area of Ganderbal and three others in Batote area of Ramban district in Jammu region.

Earlier, one Indian soldier was killed and another injured in an attack in Batote. The operations continued till last reports came in. Indian troops also arrested a youth, Sajad Ahmad Malik in Arwani area of Shopian district and martyred him during custody.

The troops have also launched similar operations in Ramban and Doda districts of Jammu region.

On the other hand, normal life remained crippled on the 55th consecutive day, on Saturday, in the Kashmir valley as shops, business establishments and educational institutions remained closed.  

Shutdown was observed in Doda, Bhaderwah and Kishtwar against Indian occupation and repeal of special status of occupied Kashmir by India.

In Islamabad, the Convener of All Parties Hurriyat Conference Azad Jammu and Kashmir chapter, Syed Abdullah Gilani, talking to media said that Pakistan Prime Minister, Imran Khan, in his address to the UN General Assembly has effectively represented the aspirations of the Kashmiris. He said that Imran Khan proved himself a real ambassador of the oppressed people of occupied Kashmir.

A large number of people also held a protest march in Dhaka, capital of Bangladesh, against Indian state terrorism in occupied Kashmir. The demonstrators demanded of India to end restrictions and communication blockade in the territory.