Bureau Report
Lahore: Kashmir Centre Lahore (Jammu & Kashmir Liberation Cell) organized a special prayer ceremony on Jammu Martyrs’ Day to pay tribute to those killed on 6 November 1947 and pray for the elevation of their ranks. Speakers described the martyrs’ sacrifices for their homeland, ideology and commitment to Pakistan as an unforgettable chapter in Kashmir’s history.
Speakers included Syed Manzoor Gillani Advocate, Mirza Sadiq Jarral, Hurriyat leader Engineer Mushtaq Mahmood, Centre in-charge Inam-ul-Hassan, and representatives of several political parties, legal and religious circles, and the media.
They said approximately 250,000 people, including men, women, children and the elderly, were killed over two weeks while migrating from Jammu toward Pakistan. They said keeping the martyrs’ memory alive is a national and moral responsibility, and that the best tribute is to highlight the Kashmir issue effectively at national and international forums.
Referring to a recent statement by Dr. Farooq Abdullah, speakers said his remarks on Indian oppression and on Pakistan keeping the issue alive acknowledged realities India has ignored. They also praised Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir for reiterating support for Kashmiris.
The ceremony ended with prayers for the martyrs, Kashmir’s liberation and Pakistan’s stability and prosperity.
