72nd independence day of Gilgit is being celebrated today

GILGIT: The 72nd independence day of Gilgit is being celebrated in Gilgit-Baltistan with traditional fervor today.

The day is being observed to pay tributes to those heroes of freedom war and Gilgit scouts who revolted against Dogra rule on 1st November 1947. A ceremony in this regard will be held at Helipad ground in Gilgit at 9 am.

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Besides, a grand function will also be held in Aga Khan Shahi polo ground in Gilgit after Friday prayers.

Prime Minister Imran Khan is also scheduled to take part in the ‘Azadi Parade’ which will be conducted to mark the occasion. He will lay a floral wreathe at the monument of martyrs.

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The people of Gilgit-Baltistan got freedom from the Maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir through their own resources, they established a new state of their own, Raja Shah Rais Khan became the President.

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