Thousands rally in PoK to protest Wani killing

Thousands of people rallied in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (Pok) today to protest the deadly clashes between the people and Indian security forces in Kashmir following the killing of Hizbul commander Burhan Wani.
The biggest protest was organised in Muzaffarabad, capital of PoK, where nearly 5,000 people marched shouting slogans against India after the Friday prayers.
"About 5,000 people protested in Muzarrafabad, while small rallies were held at other places," a police official said.
People chanted slogan against India and its security forces, while demanding UN intervention to organise a plebiscite in the state.
They also carried posters of slain Hizbul Mujahideen commander Wani, whose killing last week sparked the current unrest in Kashmir in which 38 people have lost their lives.

The activists of various religious groups and civil society, including supporters of Jamat-ud-Dawa, took part in the protest.

In the speeches the leaders of the participants criticised India.
"India only understands the language of bullets and not the voice of peaceful people. We have no other option, just to start an armed struggle for freedom of Kashmir," said Maulana Abdul Aziz Alvi.
Later, the protesters dispersed peacefully.
More violent and bigger protests are expected next Tuesday which has been officially declared by Pakistan as 'black day' to express solidarity with the people of Kashmir.