Waza arrested again, JKPL Condemns police action

Pays tributes to Shaheed-e-Inkalab S. Hamid Wani

Srinagar, April 18, 2014: Jammu and Kashmir people’s League Chairman Mukhtar Ahmad Waza was today again arrested and detained in Police station Sherbagh. Party spokesman condemned police action and termed it worst kind state barbarism and terrorism.

Party spokesman, Imtiyaz Reshi said that Waza Shab was scheduled to address Friday prayers in the town at Jamia Masjid Dangerpora Islamabad. He said that police this morning raided the residence of party chairman at Kadipora and after arresting him detained him at Police station Sherbagh.

Spokesman said that from last six days police hadn’t allowed Waza shab to carry any political activist which exposes the tall claims of India that democracy prevails in Kashmir. He said that since from 1947 democratic rights of people are being sabotaged and pro-freedom leadership is being not allowed to reach out to general public.

He said that people of Jammu and Kashmir have given enough sacrifices for the ongoing freedom struggle and they will set an example this time before the world community by staying away from upcoming sham polls and will convey the world message for early peaceful resolution of Kashmir conflict

Meanwhile, on the directions of Party Chairman, Mukhtar Ahmad Waza a delegation comprising senior leaders including Imtiyaz Ahmad Reshi, Jaffer Kashmiri, Tahoor Ahmad visited the family Shaheed-e-Inkalab S. Hamid Wani and expressed sympathy and solidarity with the family.

Party Chairman also talked to family over telephone and expressed solidarity family of martyr Party Chairman, S Hamid Wani.

He paid glowing tributes to him and said that party will continue to fight till the martyrs mission reaches to its logical conclusion.

People’s league paid glowing tributes to S Hamid Wani on 16th martyrdom anniversary.

Waza detained in Bijbehara
Srinagar, April 17, 2014

Jammu and Kashmir People’s League today paid glowing tributes to Shaheed-I-Inqalab S Hamid Wani on his 16th martyrdom anniversary.

In this connection a prayer meet (Fateh-e-Khwani) was organized at Martyrs grave yard in Srinagar under the banner of All Parties Hurriyat Conference, however party chairman, Mukhtar Ahmad Waza who was couldn’t participate in the program as he was arrested when he was on way from Islamabad to Srinagar at Bijbehara.

Waza shab was later shifted Police station Islamabad.

Party spokesman Imtiyaz Reshi has condemned the police action and said that such brutal and oppressive tact will not deter our party chairman and he will continue his political activities till his last berth.

Besides People’s Leaugue Party leaders and activists Senior APHC leaders which include, Mohd Musadiq Aadil , Zaffer Akber Bhat, Javaid Ahmad Mir , Gh Qadir Rah, Advocate Shahidul Islam,Ab Rashid Hakeem,Imtiyaz Ahmad Reshi,Jaffer Kashmiri,Hakeem Ab Rashid, Syed Basheer Andrabi,Gh Nabi Zaki, Mushtaq Ahmad Sofi,Shabir Ahmad Bhat, Tahoor Ahmad Sidiqi,Aafaq ahmad Bhat , Ab Majid Wani, M SHAFI, Reyaz Ahmad, Gh Ahmad Shah, visited the Martyrs Graveyard Eidgah Srinagar and paid rich tributes to Shaheed-i-Inqlab S. Hamid Wani on his 16th martyrdom anniversary.

Amid Pro-freedom and Anti Election slogans, the APHC leaders on the occasion held special prayers for the martyrs of Kashmir in general and for Shaheed S. Hameed in particular.

S Hamid Wani was arrested by the police and killed in custody on April 18, 1998 at Soura in Srinagar

16th martyrdom anniversary of Shaheed-e- Inkilaab Shaheed S. Hamid Wani.


Press statement/ Srinagar, April 16, 2014
According to Jammu and Kashmir people’s league Spokesman, Imtiyaz Reshi party will organize a prayers meet at Martyrs graveyard Srinagartomorrow on the even 16th martyrdom anniversary of Shaheed-e-Inkilaab Shaheed S. Hamid Wani under the banner of Aphc
Party Chairman Mukhtar Ahmad Waza has requested all freedom lovers, party leaders, activists and sympathizers to attend the meet that will be commence from 11:00am tomorrow on 17th of April.

Srinagar, April 16: In continuation with the All Parties Hurriyat Conference’s (APHC) ongoing campaign to demilitarize Kashmir including Tosa Maidan, the conglomerate Wednesday organized a seminar titled "Military Concentration, Sham Elections, Tosa Maidan lease reflection of New Delhi's imperialist designs" at Hurriyat Headquarters Raj Bagh Srinagar.

The seminar was presided over by Hurriyat Chairman Dr. Mirwaiz Molvi Mohammad Umar Farooq and besides Hurriyat leadership was attended by people from different walks of life. Those who addressed the audience included Professor Abdul Gani Bhat, Mr. Javaid Ahmad Mir, Mr. Mukhtar Ahmad Waza Mohamamd Yousuf Chahcri and Mr. Syed Saleem Geelani, Hurriyat leaders Moulana Abbas Ansari, Musadiq Adil, Agha Syed Mujtaba Al Moosvi, Mr. Khaleel Ahmad Khaleel, Advocate Abdul Majid Banday, Advocate Shahid-ul-Islam, Dr GM Hubi, Mr. Abdul Manan Bukhari,Imtiyaz Ahmad Reshi, Jaffer Kashmiri Mr. Hilal Ahmad War, Mr. Chowdhary Shaheen Iqbal, Mr. Syed Bashir Andrabi, Mr. G.N. War, and Mtr. Fatima were also present at the occasion. Mr. Hakeem Ab. Rashid moderated the proceedings of the seminar.

Terming militarization of Kashmir including Tosa Maidan as the root cause of all problems, Mirwaiz in his inaugural address said that Kashmir was the most militarized region of the world- a fact accepted by UN, European Union, OIC, and other international bodies. He said Kashmir’s civilization, culture, trade and economics would continue to remain insecure until the process of troop withdrawal from the region does not take place. Mirwaiz said that since 1947 military build-up in Kashmir is going on under a planned strategy and currently there is no village, town city, or tourist resort where army is not present. Mirwaiz said that the extent of militarization could well be understood by the fact that 12 out of 66 firing ranges of Indian army are located in the state of Jammu and Kashmir.

Detailing out the statistics of militarization, Mirwaiz said currently 71500 acres of land in the state is under occupation of army. Likewise, he said 1856 structures, 1526 private buildings and properties, 280 government buildings, 14 industrial units, 5 cinemas, 28 hotels and three hospitals continue to remain under army possession. Terming demilitarization of Kashmir and Tosa Maidan as the foremost objective and demand of our resistance movement, APHC Chairman said that any result oriented process or dialogue would not prove result-oriented without the troops withdrawal from Kashmir.

Terming the announcement of the state government not to extend the expiring lease of Tosa Maidan to Army as result of pressure built by the effective campaign of the people against the lease extension, Mirwaiz said that with the cooperation of the people All Parties Hurriyat Conference would continue its struggle for demilitarization of Kashmir. He said Kashmiris should not forget the fact that the state government equally shares the responsibility of excessive militarization in Kashmir. He said it was due to scheming politics of state government that led to snatching of kashmiri resources, allowed militarization of famous hill stations and tourist spots which directly led to degradation of Kashmiri environs. The control and authority the people of Kashmir enjoyed in 1947 over the resources of Kashmir has now been snatched from them and the resources are no more in our hands now.

APHC Chairman made it clear that all issues related to Kashmir are laced with politics. He said those elements who are trying to disassociate Tosa Maidan from Kashmir politics should look at the history and get acquainted with the truth that Indian forces have occupied the land of Kashmir, adding, demilitarization is one of the most important objectives of the peaceful struggle of APHC. He said Allah has blessed Kashmir with unique green environs and natural beauty and Hurriyat believes in protecting it by adopting a proper political strategy.

Out rightly rejecting the so called elections in Kashmir, Mirwaiz said India has deployed lakhs of troops in length and breadth of Kashmir to suppress the emotions and political aspirations of Kashmiris. He said the activities of genuine leadership of Kashmir have been restricted, adding, such an atmosphere renders election process meaningless.

Speaking on the occasion, senior Hurriyat leader, Prof Abdul Gani Bhat said that in the presence of nuclear arms it was imperative to find the solution of issue to prevent a possible future destruction. He said that Tosa Maidan was the symbol of Kashmir’s collective culture and civilization. He said along with freedom struggle, Hurriyat was committed to work towards protecting the environs of Kashmir.
Another Hurriyat leader, Syed Saleem Geelani throwing light on the historic and political importance of Tossa Maidan said more than 150 persons have got killed in Tosa Maidan firing range due to unexploded shells. He said the explosions have also left many handicapped while the deafening sounds of guns have led to cracks in residential houses located nearby and impaired the hearing power of many people of the area.

Blaming pro-Indian politicians in Kashmir for contributing in military occupation of Kashmir, senior Hurriyat leader Javaid Ahmad Mir said polls are nothing, but a continuation of a process since 1947 to strengthen its occupation of Kashmir through local collaborators. He said without Kashmir solution, sufferings of Kashmiris won’t end. He further said that in the current political struggle all sections of the population have given sacrifices and a handful of persons nourishing on government salaries could not be allowed to pursue their personal agenda on the blood nourished movement.

Terming the protection of environment as basic responsibility of political leadership, Mohammad Yousuf Chahcri said it was important to protect the environs or otherwise Kashmir would turn into a desert. He said like Tosa Maidan many other tourist spots were under army occupation and needs to be looked into....

Mainstream politicians exploiting sacrifices of martyrs for personnel comforts: Waza

Srinagar, April 15, 2014

Jammu and Kashmir people’s league Chairman, Mukhtar Ahmad Waza today castigated mainstream politicians and said that they were exploiting mission and sacrifices of martyrs for personnel comforts.

Waza in a statement said, “Since 1951 helping India in conducting sham polls and taking part in them, these mainstream politicians are exploiting the sacrifices of our martyrs who laid down their precious lives for securing ‘right to self determination’.” Adding for coloring anti-freedom movement designs of Indian Kashmiri nation will not forgive them.

He said that under a well planned strategy and anti-movement policy, India, its forces and agencies were chocking the pro-freedom leadership of Kashmiri nation, which are real representatives of the people of state Jammu and Kashmir. While as under the same policy they are trying to muzzle the ongoing freedom movement by Killing, arresting leadership and especially the youths of Kashmir.

Waza said, “Keeping pro-freedom leadership away from the people of the state by repressive and oppressive measures, India can’t sabotage the freedom movement.”

He appealed international community to help Kashmiri people on humanitarian grounds so that they can get rid from India’s oppression and suppression.

Meanwhile, Jammu Kashmir people’s league delegation comprising Imtiyaz Ahmad Reshi, Tahoor Ahmad and Jaffer Kashmiri visited the families at Ahmednagar Srinagar whose residential houses were destroyed by Indian troops during a siege and search operation and expressed sympathy with them.

They condemned the oppression of troops during the siege hours and said besides destroying property worth cores of rupees of the families; Indian troops have harassed the residents which started ill showing medical consequences.

They also paid glowing tributes to fighters who were martyred by troops during the so-called operation  

Zaffer, Mir  Reshi visited Ahmadnagar Srinagar affected families

Srinagar, April 15, 2014:

APHC Leader and Jammu Kashmir Salvation Movement Chairman, Zaffer Akber Bhat along with JKLF Chairman Javed Ahmad Mir, PL Spokesman Imtiyaz Reshi and dozens of activists of Salvation Movement today visited the families at Ahmednagar Srinagar whose residential houses were destroyed by Indian troops during a siege and search operation and expressed sympathy with them.

The leaders on the occasion condemned the oppression of troops during the siege hours and said besides destroying property worth cores of rupees of the families,  could have saved if having human hearts.

They also paid glowing tributes to two fighters who were martyred by troops during the so-called operation.

Criticizing mainstream politicians,  Imtiyaz Ahmad Reshi said, The New Delhi puppets claim to be working for development and giving people comforts but on the other hand  they failed to take care of the properties of the people which being destroyed since decades now.

Mukhtar Ahmad Waza arrested in Islamabad
Srinagar, April 14, 2014:
On third consecutive day, Police arrested the All Parties Hurriyet
Conference leader and the Chairman of Jammu and Kashmir Peoples League
(JKPL), Mukhtar Ahmad Waza, in Islamabad town, today.
The police took Mukhtar Ahmed Waza into custody from his house and was
lodged at police station Sherbagh were from he was shifted to Police
station Islamabad.
Meanwhile, a JKPL spokesman Imtiyaz Ahmad Reshi in a statement issued
in Srinagar strongly denounced the arrest of the party Chairman. He
said that such tactics could not stop the Kashmiris from continuing
their just struggle for securing their inalienable right to
self-determination.