Pakistan marks 6th martyrdom anniversary of Kashmiri youth Burhan Wani

Islamabad: The government and people of Pakistan on Friday paid strong tribute to the life and legacy of Kashmiri youth Burhan Wani for his selfless contribution for his Kashmiri brethren to attain their inalienable right to self-determination.

“While paying homage to Burhan Wani as the face of the indigenous Kashmir freedom movement, Pakistan once again urges the government of India to desist from indiscriminate use of force and relentless targeting of Kashmiris especially the youth,” the Foreign Office said in a statement issued here.

The FO said Pakistan also urged the international community to play its due role for a just and peaceful resolution of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute in accordance with the relevant the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolutions and the wishes of the Kashmiri people.

As a part of Kashmir martyrs week, Kashmiris are observing the 6th martyrdom anniversary of Burhan Wani.

The All Parties Hurriyat Conference has urged people of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) to assemble in Burhan Wani’s native town Tral today. 

To mark the day, rallies will also be held in Muzaffarabad and other area of Azad Jammu and Kashmir along with Pakistan and major world capitals.  

July 8, 2016 was the darkest day, the martyrdom of Shaheed Burhan Wani who rekindled the freedom movement in occupied Kashmir. 

Today is the day of resistance on the day of martyrdom of Burhan Wani and his associates.

Forced to take up arms, Burhan raised his voice for Kashmiris on social media, and exposed Indian atrocities, his martyrdom breathed new life into the freedom movement.