SRINAGAR: Indian troops, in their continued acts of state terrorism, have martyred more than 1,934 Kashmiris, including 286 in fake encounters and custody, since the extrajudicial killing of youth leader Burhan Muzaffar Wani.
Burhan Wani was martyred by Indian forces on July 8, 2016, in Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir. According to the data issued by western media, today, these killings have rendered around 159 women widowed and 393 children orphaned.
Additionally, the report found, around 30,063 people have been wounded due to the use of brute force, including pellets, bullets, and teargas shells, by Indian military, paramilitary, and police personnel against peaceful protestors and mourners in the occupied Kashmir.
According to media reports, Azad Jammu and Kashmir prepares to pay glowing tributes to the young martyred hero of the freedom struggle of Kashmir. The 22-year-old leader’s sacrifice and legacy continue to inspire the youth of Kashmir to perpetuate the 76-year-old freedom movement.
Special programs are planned in all 20 districts of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, including Muzaffarabad and Mirpur, to mark the occasion. Rallies, demonstrations, and special prayers will also be held on the 8th martyrdom anniversary of Burhan Wani.
Prominent Kashmiri leaders and activists are leading the major rallies, reiterating their commitment to continue Wani’s mission until the freedom of the motherland from Indian occupation. The anniversary marks a significant milestone in the freedom struggle in the disputed Himalayan region.
