Srinagar, Dec 14 (KNS): Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) has paid rich tributes to veteran leader of freedom movement Sofi Muhammad Akbar on his death anniversary.
While paying rich tributes to the great leader, JKLF chairman Muhammad Yasin Malik said that Sofi was a great patriot and a selfless leader who instead of power and authority chose the path of thorns and till his last breath remained steadfast with freedom movement resisting tyranny and oppression.
He said that the path of struggle and resistance shown by this great soul is an example and like a beacon light for us and today on a day when we are recalling this great soul, we pledge to take forward his mission to its desired goal.
A high level delegation of JKLF led by vice chairman JKLF advocate Bashir Ahmad Butt visited Sopore and participated in a congregational prayers meeting held for the late leader.
Delegation comprised of JKLF leaders Muhammad Sidiq Shah, Abdul Rashid Magloo, Syed Nisar Ahmad Jeelani, Abdul Qayoom, Muhammad Azeem Zargar, Shahid Kashmiri and Muhammad Akbar.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
Delegation participated in a condolence meeting held at his Graveyard at Sopore which was addressed by Advocate Bashir Ahmad Butt.
While paying rich tributes to the great leader Butt sahib said that his sacrifices will never be forgotten.
A prayers meeting was also held on the occasion in which prayers were held for the veteran leader.
Meanwhile JKLF incarcerated chairman has expressed his heartfelt grief and sorrow over the sad demise of Khawaja Abdul Mateen of Shah-Abad Dooru.
Terming Khawaja Abdul Mateen as an intellectual and freedom fighter, JKLF chairman said that his absence will always be felt.
While praying for the heavenly abode for the deceased, JKLF chairman also prayed for the Sabr I Jamil of his bereaved family. (KNS)