AFZAL GURU EXECUTED

Srinagar, Feb 09, (Only Kashmir):  Exactly before the two days when Kashmir was scheduled to observe the "Martyr's day" for the hanging JKLF founder leader Maqbool Bhat, who was hanged to death in Tihar jail on February 11 in 1983. Parliament attack convict Afzal Guru was hanged to death in Tihar Jail today at 5.30am.  After people came out from various mosques and shrines after Fajr Nimaz, entire Kashmir valley was placed under strict curfew in the wake of the hanging of Parliament attack convict Afzal Guru in the wee hours of Saturday 09 Feb 2013. 

HISTORY

Nine people including security men and officials of the Parliament were killed when Jaish-e-Mohammad attacked the Parliament in 2001 and Afzal Guru was held responsible for conspiracy and helping the perpetrators even several of the Kashmiris based in New Delhi were picked up for questioning but later on released after court observed that they were not involved in the crime. 

CURFEW IMPOSED IN VALLEY

Entire Kashmir valley has been placed under strict curfew in the wake of the hanging of Parliament attack convict Afzal Guruin the wee hours of Saturday. Police and paramilitary troops have been deployed across Kashmir to maintain law and order.

ARMY ALERTED IN KASHMIR, CABLE SERVICES SUSPENDED

Following after CRPF and Local Police Army has also been alerted in the valley. Meanwhile sources told Only Kashmir that the authorities have ordered all cable operators in Kashmir to suspend their operation immediately.

MUFTI AZAM J&K CALLED FOR DAYS STRIKE 

Mufti Azam of Jammu and Kashmir Mufti Mohammad Bashir ud din has strongly condemned the hanging of Afzal Guru by the Government of India today on 9th of Feb. Grand Mufti whil expressing deep sorrow and unhappiness said that the hanging of

Grand Mufti further said that it will further aggravate the law and order situation in the valley. Reacting to the hanging Grand Mufti called for 4 day complete shut down in the valley and appeal people to pay tribute to this great martyr. Grand Mufti expressing solidarity with the family said that the whole Kashmir is mourning the hanging of Afzal guru as he was not given fear trail. Grand Mufti demanded that the body of Afzal guru be returned to his family in Kashmir so that he is buried with due respect as per Islamic rites.

HILAL WAR ARRESTED
People’s Political Party (PPP), Chairman, Engineer Hilal Ahmad War, Has Been Arrested By Police From His Strong Hold Maisooma, Srinagar, While He Was Trying To Defy The Curfew Orders. PPP Supporters Chanted Slogans In Favour Of Azaadi. Defying The Curfew Order Mr. War Led a Group Of Youths Who Were Raising Slogans Against Guru’s Execution And Demanding The Body Be Handed Over To The Relatives. War Said India’s Atrocities on the Kashmir is Won’t Dent the Sentiments for Freedom.
CURFEW WAS REMOVED:
Following after the curfew was imposed for consecutive Seven Days in whole Kashmir, a number of stone pelting reports were received, which allegedly resulted the death of Five youth. Finally the Curfew was removed on 15 Feb late night.

To be continued…….