Pakistan, July 10 -- ISLAMABAD - As Kashmir Martyrs' Day approaches on July 13, voices around the world are once again drawing attention to India's ongoing defiance of United Nations resolutions regarding the disputed territory of Jammu and Kashmir.

The day commemorates the 1931 killing of 22 peaceful Kashmiri protesters by Dogra forces outside Srinagar Central Jail. The protest was sparked by the detention of Abdul Qadeer, who had urged people to resist the oppressive Dogra regime. Since then, Kashmiris have continued to mark this day as a symbol of resistance against occupation.

Following the 1947 partition, India sent troops into Jammu and Kashmir at the request of unpopular ruler Maharaja Hari Singh. This led to widespread violence,...