Budgam, Jul 12 (KNS): Separatist leader and president Anjuman Shari Shian Aga Syed Hasan Almosvi Alsafvi Monday paid rich tributes to the martyrs of July 13, 1931, urging the people to observe July 13, as day of reaffirmation of oath to take their mission to its logical end.

“This day has the significance of marking the beginning of the ongoing freedom struggle. On this day the Kashmiris for the first time raised their voice against the atrocities perpetrated by the Dogra rulers on them and 22 persons offered supreme sacrifices of their life. The ongoing freedom movement is the continuous process of that struggle,” he said.

“July 13, 1931, martyrs challenged the autocratic rule in Kashmir thereby laying the foundation of the freedom struggle,” he said.

He appealed parents to keep strict vigil on their children so that they can be kept aloof from drug addiction. He expressed concern over the rampant drug abuse.

Aga Syed Hasan said they welcome the arrival of Kashmiri Pandits. He said Pandits are always welcome in Valley. (KNS)