Doctor Abdul Ahad Guru was a legend whose sacrifices for the freedom struggle of Jammu Kashmir and humanity are unparallel and stand tall above all: Yasin Malik
Srinagar: Shaheed I Hikmat Doctor Abdul Ahad Guru was a legend whose sacrifices for the freedom struggle of Jammu Kashmir and humanity are unparallel and stand tall above all. because of his, struggle, humanity, excellence in the field of medical profession, social work and philanthropy and sacrifice he stands above all and occupies a unique place in the history of Kashmir .From freedom struggle to social work his personality remains one of its kind. This was stated by the chairman JKLF Mohammad Yasin Malik while remembering doctor Abdul Ahad Guru on his martyrdom day today. Yasin Malik said that people like doctor guru represent the glory of nations and personalities like these are actually the symbol and identification of living nations. These personalities add to the pride of nations and are actually gift of God for the nations. He said that doctor guru from his birth on 24 November 1939 ‘showed the characteristics’ of a Godly person and today almost two decades after his martyrdom, Kashmir is yet to produce any one like him. Doctor Guru was first kashmiri Muslim who started open heart surgery in Kashmir and wrote a new chapter in the medical history of this poor nation .his efforts for making Soura medical institute a well established heath center are unforgettable. His relentless work for educating new doctors and elevating them to new heights was unparallel. He was a selfless noble soul who always thought about the poor and destitute. He opened many heath care centers in the entire Kashmir where poor patients were treated free of cost. A Sarai for the poor patients, their attendants’ outside Burzalla hospital still reminds us about his philanthropy. The mosques and Darasgah opened by him remind us about his Islamic belief and wisdom. JVC Medical College and hospital and other institutes remind us about his vision and all these works are a Clear evidence of his towering personality, added Yasin Malik .He said that in every respect Shaheed Hikmat was like Hakim Ajmal Khan, Sir Syed Ahmad khan, Moulana Qasim Nanatwai, and Allama Iqbal for kashmiri’s. Yasin Malik said that the best part of doctor sahib’s life is that he without looking into the status and position he was joined the freedom struggle and started the journey on the path of thorns along with other JKLF members. He not only actively worked on the internal front of the movement but was very active on external diplomatic front also. In this way of determination nobody and no means could deter his resolve and he embraced martyrdom on 1st of April 1993.even after his martyrdom his own brother in law Mian Ashiq Hussain also got martyred at the hands of security forces, added Yasin Malik.
Remembering doctor Abdul Ahad Guru and other martyrs, a blood donation camp was today organized by Hamid blood bank Abi Guzar. Hundreds of JKLF leaders, worker and well wishers participated in the camp. Many students, women, journalists and traders including a visitor from Calcutta donated his blood in the camp. JKLF has been organizing such camps for last 24 years and JKLF leaders and workers have so far donated thousands of blood points for the cause of humanity.