Sheikh Yaqoob pays tributes to Kashmir martyrs of July 13

Sheikh Yaqoob pays tributes to Kashmir martyrs of July 13

Srinagar, July 9:

Jammu and Kashmir Peoples League Chairman Sheikh Mohmmad Yaqoob and vice Chairman Mohd Yaseen Attie today paid glowing tributes to the martyrs of July 13, 1931, who voiced against the atrocities of the Dogra rule and laid down their lives.

In a joint statement issued to press both the leaders said, “This day has the significance of marking the beginning of the ongoing freedom struggle. On this day the Kashmiris for the first time raised their voice against the atrocities perpetrated by the Dogra rulers on them and 22 persons offered supreme sacrifices of their life.”

They said that the incident served as a milestone in the freedom history of the people of Kashmir. Leaders termed the sacrifice of the martyrs of 13th July as a beacon of light for the freedom loving generation of Jammu and Kashmir and said that the best way to pay tributes to the martyrs was to carry forward their mission to its logical conclusion.

Announcing support to Joint Program of Pro-freedom leadership, they urged people of Jammu and Kashmir in general to participate in the proposed rally an d observe the day of reaffirmation of oath to take martyrs mission to its logical conclusion peacefully.

They appealed International community; United Nations to help Kashmiri oppressed people in securing right to self determination.