In Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, the All Parties Hurriyat Conference has urged the international community to take notice of illegally detained Kashmiris and play a role for their release.

In a statement, the APHC spokesperson expressed grave concern over the dire conditions faced by Kashmiri detainees in jails.

He urged international human rights organisations to visit New Delhi's infamous Tihar Jail and other Indian jails to assess the situation of those in custody.

Meanwhile, a 72-hour shutdown is being observed in Jammu after a fire engulfed more than 15 shops and godowns during Diwali night.

Traders at the area's largest market have shut down all business activities to express solidarity with those affected and to seek government intervention.

The Warehouse Traders Association has demanded an inquiry into the delay in reaching the fire site by the Fire and Emergency Services Department, which caused further loss.