Explained: What is ‘Martyrs’ Day’ in Kashmir that Omar Abdullah compares with 'Jallianwala Bagh' massacre?

Explained: What is ‘Martyrs’ Day’ in Kashmir that Omar Abdullah compares with 'Jallianwala Bagh' massacre?

The commemoration of July 13, once an official holiday in Jammu and Kashmir to honour martyrs from 1931, has ignited a political firestorm. With recent detentions of political leaders, the day symbolises deep-rooted tensions in the region post-Article 370 abrogation.