Srinagar 13 July 2023 (KNB): All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) paid glowing tributes to July 13, 1931 martyrs on their 92nd martyrdom anniversary.
In a hand issued by APHC said that july 13 was a turning point in the contemporary history of kashmir when twenty two people were killed in cold blood by the Dogra forces which led to the launch of the political agitation by the people of J&K for their unshackling and empowerment and the realisation of their political aspirations, continuing till date .
APHC said that this day is commemorated as Martyrs day in J&K when people of Kashmir remember their martyrs and honour their sacrifices.
“Till a few years back commemorative marches and rallies were held at the martyrs graveyard to honour them,but in the current time authorities have banned all manner of people’s freedom to express and assemble. The continued house arrest of our chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq since Aug 2019, has also made it difficult to observe the day collectively”. statement added
Statement further said, “So people should remember their Martyrs by offering fatiha for them and praying for their salvation and honour them by continuing to strive for the realisation of their vision for which the Martyrs laid down their lives”. added the statement