Kashmiris all set to observe Wani's martyrdom today

ISLAMABAD: Like in Indian Occupied Kashmir, the first martyrdom anniversary of famous youth resistance leader, Burhan Muzaffar Wani would be observed here Saturday to pay tributes to the freedom fighter, who introduced new trends to fight against Indian occupation.

The All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC), Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK)-Chapter and other organizations have finalized their programmes to mark the day, renewing the pledge to continue their struggle for Kashmiris' legitimate right to self-determination. 

Burhan was brutally martyred on July 8 last year during a joint operation by Indian occupation forces in south Kashmir's Kokernag area, which was followed by widespread protest demonstrations against Indian occupation across the held territory. 

APHC Information Secretary, Abdul Hameed Loan, while talking to APP said that APHC would organize a protest demonstration at D-Chowk Islamabad on Saturday, which among others would be participated by leaders of the conference, human rights activists, civil society and political activists.

"The purpose of the demonstration is to pay rich tributes to the martyred young leader and also highlight Kashmir issue and expose India's actual face before the world community." He deplored that Indian occupation authorities had put ban on use of social media in IHK which was share violation of right to freedom to expression, adding that the purpose of this ban was to chock the voice of Kashmir people against Indian occupation.-NNI