Kashmiris asked to converge at Jamia Masjid tomorrow

India usurping fundamental rights of Kashmiri people

Srinagar, December 16 (KMS): In occupied Kashmir, the All Parties Hurriyet Conference Chairman, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has announced that despite imposition of restrictions by the authorities, he will offer Juma prayers at historic Jamia Mosque in Srinagar, tomorrow. The APHC Chairman addressing a press conference at Mirwaiz Manzil in Srinagar, today, urged the people to massively congregate in the Jamia Masjid at Juma prayers.

He reiterated that the struggle for securing Kashmiris’ right to self-determination would continue at all costs. The authorities have not allowed the APHC Chairman to offer Juma prayers for the last many Fridays.

Senior APHC leader, Agha Syed Hassan Al-Moosvi in a statement issued in Srinagar appealed the people to converge largely on Aabi Guzar in Srinagar to participate in the Aashura procession. APHC leader, Ghulam Ahmed Mir in his statement in Jammu deplored that India had usurped all the fundamental rights of the Kashmiris.

APHC leaders addressing a function at Martyrs’ Graveyard in Srinagar paid rich tributes to prominent Kashmiri Mujahid commander, Shams-ul-Haq on his 17th martyrdom anniversary.

On the other hand, a civilian died in a hospital in Jammu after he was severely tortured in police custody in Reasi police station. The victim identified as Manoj Kumar was arrested by the police personnel on Tuesday evening from Janana Park in Reasi town and was subjected to torture during the night.

People took to streets in Sopore town and staged protests against the arrest of college students by Indian police.

Source: Kashmir Media Service (KMS).
Link: http://www.kmsnews.org/news/kashmiris-asked-converge-jamia-masjid-tomorrow.