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Former Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah jumped over the boundary wall of Mazar-e-Shuhada in Srinagar after he was allegedly stopped by security forces from entering the site. July 13 is observed as Martyrs' Day in Jammu & Kashmir, commemorating the 22 people who were killed in 1931 while protesting against the Dogra regime. Omar claimed he had been placed under house arrest earlier in the day and was prevented from offering tributes in an official capacity. Determined to pay his respects, he chose not to inform anyone and took matters into his own hands by reaching the site on foot and scaling the wall. 'I didn't want to make it political. This day belongs to the martyrs,' he said. His actions have sparked sharp political reactions, with the National Conference accusing the administration of curbing democratic rights and political expression. Security arrangements in Srinagar remained tight throughout the day.#omarabdullah #jammuandkashmir #kashmirpolitics #mazareeshuhada #martyrsday #housearrest #kashmirnews #politicaldrama #srinagartoday #nationalconference
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