MIRPUR: The people of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJ&K) and Indian illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) prepare to commemorate the 51st martyrdom anniversary of London-based Kashmiri martyrs Hanif Shaheed and Basharat Shaheed on February 20th with solemnity and a renewed dedication to the Kashmiri cause.
Detailed programs, organized jointly by the AJK government and various social and human rights organizations, are scheduled to take place at the mausoleums of Bashrat Shaheed in Palak and Hanif Shaheed in Mirpur.
Distinguished figures and the public will lay floral wreaths and offer prayers at the gravesites, paying homage to the martyrs. Special ceremonies will be held to honor the memory of the ‘Martyrs of London’, highlighting their sacrifices for Kashmir’s freedom struggle.
These commemorations serve to reinforce the resolve of the Kashmiri people, emphasizing that Pakistan represents their ultimate destination and underscoring their unwavering commitment to achieving self-determination.
The Kashmiri Martyrs Day serves as a poignant reminder to persist in the struggle until the aspirations of the Kashmiri people are fulfilled. Tributes will also be paid to the martyrs and their associate Ghazi Dilawar, reaffirming their dedication to their mission for freedom and self-determination.
