Kashmir, a predominantly Muslim region, is divided between India and Pakistan, but both claim it in its entirety. Normal life remains paralysed because of the curfew imposed by the government and call for a shutdown by separatist leaders.
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“Have you seen the pictures of procession when lakhs of Kashmiris came to the streets?”
Asking people to remain steadfast, the APHC Chairman paid tributes to Burhan Wani and said, “It was because of his honesty and commitment that Burhan achieved martyrdom and world is witness as how lakhs of people attended his funeral”. “This sacrifice of Burhan is not going to be in vain”, said Bushra Bokhari whose family has been living in a refugee camp since they fled the fighting in Srinagar.
“A former Pakistani ambassador is working against his own country in the US, ” Sartaj Aziz said during the National Assembly session on Tuesday, adding that Pakistan’s diplomatic mission in the US is facing challenges due to the former ambassador’s campaign.
Prominent Indian writer Arundhati Roy says Kashmiris have made it once again clear that they want freedom from Indian. In his address the Minister said present government under the leadership of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif is effectively highlighting the Kashmir issue at worldwide fora.
Jamaat-e-Islami Chief Senator Sirajul Haq announced to observe the independence day of India as a “Black Day” and insisted that those who wish to welcome Indian home minister in Pakistan would have to leave for Delhi. Presence of around eight hundred thousand Indian troops in Occupied Kashmir is a clear example of forced occupation against wishes of Kashmiri people.
Saeed has been listed by the UN Security Council’s 1267 Al Qaeda Sanctions Committee and is also on the United States rewards for Justice Program.
Pakistan has eulogized Wani as a martyr and accused India of the blatant use of excessive force and violation of human rights in the Kashmir Valley in attempts to curb the huge demonstrations and attacks on police stations and security force bases.
The concern was aired as India said its forces had killed two suspected militants in an overnight gun battle near the Line of Control in the disputed Himalayan valley.
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Swarup said India has participated in previous meetings of home ministers and home secretaries.
