Srinagar
In Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir, delegations of Jammu and Kashmir Peoples League (JKPL) and Jammu and Kashmir Youth Social Forum (JKYSF) visited Reban area of Shopian and met with prominent Hurriyat leader, Maulana Sarjan Barkati.
Maulana Sarjan Barkati, also known as ‘Azadi Chacha’ (Freedom Uncle), was recently released from 4 years illegal detention. The JKPL Chief Organizer, Dr Sarfaraz Ahmed Khan, and Coordinator, Shaikh Nazir Ahmed, along with an eight-member delegation during their visit to Sarjan Barkati’s residence congratulated him on his release.
Speaking on the occasion, the JKPL delegates reiterated that the people of Kashmir will continue their freedom struggle despite all odds. They appealed to the world community and UN to come forward and resolve the lingering Kashmir dispute in accordance with the UN resolutions for ensuring peace and stability in the south Asian region. The delegates also urged India to shun its military might policy on Kashmir. They demanded release of all illegally detained Kashmiris languishing in different jails.
The JKYSF General Secretary, Zubair Hassan Mir, and district President Kulgam, Haris Ahmed, along with other party members also visited the residence of Maulana Sarjan Barkati.—KMS
