Sikh and Kashmiri diaspora in New York holds protest against atrocities in Kashmir

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Kashmiri and Sikh Diaspora in New York Stage Demonstration Against Atrocities in Kashmir

By Sikh Siyasat Bureau

September 27, 2016

New York: As per media reports, hundreds of Kashmiris and Sikhs recently staged a demonstration in front of the United Nations office in New York to condemn the killings of Kashmiri youth by Indian forces.

Some media reports note that the protesters also  raised “anti-India” slogans and waved placards.

The demonstrators were carrying placards displaying photographs of Kashmiri youth injured by pellets and condemned the use of deadly force against peaceful demonstrators.

Sikh protesters raised demand of self-determination for the Sikhs in Punjab.