Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. Dozens of people hailing from North Kashmir on Saturday backed India in response to Pakistan s so-called "Kashmir Solidarity Day." World News | Young Kashmiris Hold Car Rallies, Carry Indian Flag to Counter Pak Propaganda.
On the occasion of India's 73rd Republic Day celebrations, the locals along with NGO's and Administration held a flag hoisting ceremony at the Lal chowk area. Two local activists Sajid Yousuf Shah and Sahil Bashir were carried by a crane on top of the clock tower where they unfurled the flag.
It was a historic moment as this was the first time since India's independence that the national flag was unfurled atop Clock Tower (Ghanta Ghar) in Srinagar.
An undated video of a little girl from Kashmir who turned reporter to show the bad condition of lanes and bylanes has created a storm on the internet, with people complimenting her for her coverage.