Srinagar: Thousands of people Saturday participated in the funeral prayers of two militants killed during a gunfight with government forces in an encounter in South Kashmir’s Shupian.
The funeral procession was held in the Shupian district and later the bodies of the two militants were taken in a procession to their respective areas.
Amid tears and sobs, the, two slain were laid to rest at Drubgam and Kellar ‘Martyr’s graveyard’.
Hurriyat Conference (G) Chairman Syed Ali Geelani addressed protesters over phone from his Hyderpora residence. “The struggle would continue till last Indian solider leaves Kashmir,” he told the mourners.
In his address, Geelani “urged the people to safeguard the sacrifices offered by the martyrs”.
“We need to take care of these sacrifices and refrain from activities that are detrimental for the interest of ongoing movement,” he said, adding the youth of Kashmir would continue to resist the control of New Delhi.
“People who cast their votes and support the pro-India elements are committing the act of treason. Whenever we cast votes for these elements actually we enslave ourselves and the next generations,” Geelani added.
Meanwhile, a complete shutdown was observed in Drubgam, Kellar and other areas parts of the Shupian and Pulwom districts in South Kashmir to mourn the death of militants. All shops and business establishments