IOK observes shut down to mourn Maqbool Butt's death anniversary

IOK observes shut down to mourn Maqbool Butt’s death anniversary

Komal Fatima

11th Feb, 2020. 01:59 pm
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A complete shutdown is being observed today in Occupied Kashmir in the memory of Kashmiri liberation leader Muhammad Maqbool Butt on his 36th martyrdom anniversary.

All Parties Hurriyat Conference Chairman, Syed Ali Gilani, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq-led Hurriyat forum, the Jammu & Kashmir Liberation Front and other pro-freedom leaders gave a call for the strike.

Note that Muhammad Maqbool Butt was hanged in New Delhi’s Tihar Jail on 11th February 1984.

Indian officials put strict restrictions in IOK to avoid anti-Indian protests at the event of Butt’s martyrdom.

Various events have been organized in the world to remember Maqbool Butt’s martyrdom. Protests have been organized in Kashmir as well.

Note that curfew by Indian forces in IOK persists on 191st day today.

On the other hand, people held a protest in Srinagar against the murder of Kashmiri youngster Basit Khan.

Hindu terrorists killed Kashmiri young boy Basit Khan.

Protestors are demanding strict punishment to the culprit and compensation to Basit’s family members.

Pakistanis stand besides Kashmiri brethren says PM Imran

Prime Minister Imran Khan had said that whole Pakistani nation stands besides Kashmiri brethren in these critical times, reported on 6th February.

More than 8 million Kashmiris have been suffering from Indian atrocities since 5 August when Modi led Gov abrogated Kashmirs special status.

He was addressing Kashmir Solidarity Rally in Mirpur Azad Kashmir.

While addressing the rally, Imran Khan said that Allah is always besides those who are patient.

Earlier Imran Khan addressed in AJK legislative assembly.

Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday said by abrogating the special status of Kashmir, Modi government has done a terrible mistake.

He was addressing the legislative assembly of Azad Kashmir on the account of Kashmir Solidarity day.