Hurriyat Conference (G) chairman, Syed Ali Geelani today paid rich tributes to Moulana Muhammad Farooq, Khawja Abdul Gani Lone and the victims of Hawal massacre on their death anniversary being observed on May 21, praying for their highest place in Jannah.
“The best way to pay tributes to the our martyrs is that we should continuously and tirelessly pursue our struggle and should not indulge in any such activity as has any possibility of harming or damaging our precious and countless sacrifices,” Geelani said in a statement.
He said, “I have met Shaheed-i-Millat Moulana Farooq Sahib many times while Shaheed-i-Hurriyat Abdul Gani Lone Sahab and have spent a long time together. I admire the services of the family of Moulana Farooq Sahab which they have done in the propagation and spreading the message of peace (Islam) in Kashmir and I have always extolled the natural talent and courage of Abdul Gani Lone Sahab. I pray to Almighty Allah to grant them best place in Jannah.”
Meanwhile, the Hurriyat spokesman, in a statement decried the restrictions, arrests and curbs ahead of Prime Minister Modi’s visit and on his arrival here.
“The state administration imposed curfew like restrictions and curbs and in its crackdown on resistance leaders arrested or placed them under house arrest. Whole state was turned into garrison. A large number of police and CRPF personnel were deployed outside residence of Hurriyat chairman Syed Ali Geelani and authorities placed Muhammad Ashraf Sehrai and arrested several Hurriyat leaders and activists,” the spokesman said.