GILGIT: Protest rallies and demonstrations against India continued on a second consecutive day across Gilgit-Baltistan, denouncing the announcement by the Modi government to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty.

The rallies organised by religious parties, civil society organisations, and political parties took place in various cities, including Gilgit, Skardu, Hunza, Diamer, Ghizer, Astore, Ghanche, Shigar, Kharmang and Nagar, on Friday and Saturday.

Elected members of the GB Assembly, religious leaders, civil society members, and students participated in the rallies.

The marchers announced their unflinching support to Pakistan`s armed forces to defend the country from any misadventure from India. They also carried placards inscribed with slogans such as `GB will never allow illegal occupation of water`.

Jamil Nagri