Srinagar, Jul 09 (KNS): Incarcerated Hurriyat leader and chairman of salvation movement, Zafar Akbar Bhat Sunday denounced the curfew, internet gag, restriction, curbs, arrests and harassment to the people of Kashmir in every nook and corner on the eve of first anniversary of slain Hizb commander, Burhan Wani.
In a statement issued to KNS, he termed curbs and other measures as ‘undemocratic and unjustified’.
“Whole valley including Chenab valley was turned into Indian Armed forces garrison,” he said.
He also condemned the threatening to father of Muzaffar Wani not to organize any function of Burhan and those who despite of naka’s try to reach to the Burhan’s graveyard were arrested, which is highly condemnable.
“Despite of all pressure tactics to suppress the freedom movement, martyrs of Kashmir and their mission of freedom is alive and people will take it to its logical end and no one can stop us from our genuine struggle right to self-determination,” Zafar said.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
He also condemned the pellet firing and shelling over the civilians who were heading towards Burhan’s graveyard for prayers. “Indian leadership should address the core issue of Kashmir and should take positive steps towards resolution of Kashmir issue instead of using military might,” he said.
Meanwhile, its women’s wing Shazia Bhaji organized a protest rally at Sopore against the “Indian forces oppression” and a delegation including Imtiyaz Ahmed, Farooq Ahmed, Adnan Salfi, Zubair and Ishaq on July 07 visited the martyrs grave yard of Burhan Wani at Tral and offer prayers for him, his associates and all other martyrs, later delegation visited the residence of Burhan and express solidarity with his family.
Spokesman demand release of all APHC leaders including Syed Ali Geelani, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, Yasin Malik, Zafar Akbar Bhat and other youths detained in different Jails and police stations. (KNS)