JRL on Thursday called a Complete shutdown on the death anniversaries of Muhammad Maqbool Butt and Muhammad Afzal Guru on 9th and 11th February.
The struggle and sacrifices rendered by great leader of Kashmiri freedom struggle martyr Muhammad Maqbool Butt and son of Kashmir martyr Muhammad Afazl Guru are glorious chapter of our resistance history,” said the JRL, in a statement. “Indian not only hanged these Kashmiris at gallows but also has kept their mortal remains under its custody till now.”
The JRL comprising Syed Ali Geelani, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and Yasin Malik said the struggle, passion for freedom and sacrifices of these great Kashmiris will always remain a beacon light for Kashmiri nation.
“On 10th February, prayers will be held in all main Masajid for these martyrs,” said the JRL.
They said that a protest demonstration will be held at Lal Chowk Srinagar demanding the return of mortal remains of Butt and Guru.
“A memorandum will also be sent to UN secretary general, demanding for the return of mortal remains of Shaheed Muhammad Maqbool Butt and Shaheed Muhammad Afzal Guru,” they said.
