Srinagar, The All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) commemorated the martyrdom anniversaries of Mirwaiz Molvi Muhammad Farooq, Khawaja Abdul Ghani Lone, and the victims of the Hawal massacre, reaffirming their commitment to the Kashmiri freedom movement.
According to Kashmir Media Service, these remembrances take place amid ongoing tensions in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir. Mirwaiz Farooq was killed by gunmen in 1990, the same day his funeral procession was met with deadly fire from Indian troops, resulting in over 70 additional deaths. Khawaja Abdul Ghani Lone was similarly assassinated in 2002 after speaking at a rally in Srinagar.
Leaders of the APHC, including those currently detained, released statements honoring the sacrifices of these leaders and the other martyrs, declaring them inspirations for the ongoing struggle for self-determination. The Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) and other groups also paid their respects, highlighting the significant impact these figures have had on the region’s history and the broader fight for freedom.