The father of slain Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani is emerging a leader of the protest movement in the Valley.
On Friday, Muzaffar Wani led a procession of thousands in Pampore as more people turned up to hear him in Srinagar.
Muzaffar Wani told protesters he was ready to offer his only daughter for the fight against “Indian occupation” after “sacrificing” his two sons, eyewitnesses told TOI. Burhan Wani’s brother Khalid was killed in cross-firing between freedom fighters and security forces in a forest in Tral in 2010.
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One of the separatists who accompanied Wani also addressed the gathering at Khrew and asked protesters not to pelt stones at security forces and private cars. He said this would lead to police action and more killings.
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Over the past month, the India-held portion of Kashmir has seen its largest protests against Indian rule in recent years. The protests started after Indian troops killed rebel commander Burhan Wani on July 8. At least 50 civilians and a policeman have been killed in protest-related violence.
Courtesy: Times of India
