Srinagar, Jun 19 (KNS): The incarcerated chairman of Democratic Freedom Party (DFP) Shabir Ahmad Shah on Monday appealed the Government of Pakistan to take the Kashmir issue to the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
In a statement issued to KNS, Shah said Pakistan being a sovereign country and a stakeholder of Kashmir dispute has every right to refer to the international court.
“Just as India took the case of Kulbushan Jadav to ICJ, Pakistan should follow the suit and garner international opinion over the issue. By doing so, Pakistan can gain the diplomatic support of world nations in putting an end to Indian state-sponsored terrorism in Kashmir,” he said.
“The ICJ is an influential body which by fulfilling the demands of the people of Jammu Kashmir can put an end to atrocities committed by Indian forces on the people of the held territory.”
Shabir Ahmad Shah has appealed to the permanent members of the UN and its Secretary General to grant an “Observer” status to Jammu Kashmir given its disputed nature. He said the struggle of the people of J&K against India is same as that of Palestine against Israel.
“Though Kashmir dispute is on the agenda of UN, India has created such a horrible atmosphere of terror in the occupied territory that it has become imperative for the oppressed state to achieve the Observer status in the world body so as to raise the voice for justice,” he said.
The DFP chairman said the recent move of UN’s Economic and Social Affairs Department to show Jammu Kashmir as a separate nation has vindicated our stand and encouraged us that we can achieve the Observer status at the world body.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
“We appeal the representatives of the UN to take serious note of our demand and grant us the Observer status,” he said.
Meanwhile, Shabir Ahmad Shah has congratulated Pakistan cricket team, Pakistan Cricket Board, and Pakistani people for winning the Champions Trophy.
“It was the result of a team spirit and hard work,” Shah said, adding, “The people of Jammu Kashmir are delighted and felicitate the Pakistan team on the marvellous win.”
Meanwhile, a delegation of Democratic Freedom Party (DFP), on the directions of its Chairman Shabir Ahmad Shah, on Monday visited Khadwani, Kulgam and expressed condolence and solidarity with the family of Shaheed Junaid Mattoo who was martyred in gunfight with forces at Arwani last week.
The delegation led by party’s secretary general Moulana Abdullah Tari comprised of advocate Fayaz Sodagar, Er Farooq Ahmad, and also visited the residence of Shaheed Adil Ahmad at Frestbal and expressed condolence and solidarity with the bereaved family.
Shabir Ahmad Shah talked to both families by phone and said the sacrifices of martyrs will yield results very soon, In Sha Allah. He paid glowing tributes to both martyrs and reiterated the pledge that whole nation is committed to take the mission of martyrs to its end.
On the occasions, Moulana Tari also addressed people and shed light on the philosophy of martyrdom. He said it is our responsibility to safeguard the sacrifices of our martyrs by continuing our struggle for freedom with dedication and sincerity. (KNS)