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History comes full circle
hindustantimes: Afzal Guru appeared in the Facebook profile pictures of thousands of Kashmiris the day he was hanged. It was one more addition to the burgeoning memory of trauma and humiliation. His hanging had a precedent. When Maqbool Bhat, founder of the Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front, was hanged in 1984, I was nine years old. Not much happened that could have registered in my long-term memory. There was no curfew. Not even a strike. It was only on his first death anniversary that a few, largely insignificant demonstrations were organised.
History comes full circle
hindustantimes: Afzal Guru appeared in the Facebook profile pictures of thousands of Kashmiris the day he was hanged. It was one more addition to the burgeoning memory of trauma and humiliation. His hanging had a precedent. When Maqbool Bhat, founder of the Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front, was hanged in 1984, I was nine years old. Not much happened that could have registered in my long-term memory. There was no curfew. Not even a strike. It was only on his first death anniversary that a few, largely insignificant demonstrations were organised.
Afzal Guru’s hanging has created a dangerously radioactive political fallout
guardian: By executing the Kashmiri in the way that it did, the Indian government has decided to fuel the process of destabilisation
Afzal Guru’s hanging has created a dangerously radioactive political fallout
guardian: By executing the Kashmiri in the way that it did, the Indian government has decided to fuel the process of destabilisation
Knots of the NOOSE
kashmirlife.net: Afzal Guru dropped out of medical college, crossed LoC, returned and surrendered. His protracted struggle to survive without becoming a surrogate soldier or a recycled insurgent led him to the gallows. While his execution seemingly satisfied the “collective conscience”, it raised many questions over the conscience of the people in Kashmir who matter, reports R S Gull.
Knots of the NOOSE
kashmirlife.net: Afzal Guru dropped out of medical college, crossed LoC, returned and surrendered. His protracted struggle to survive without becoming a surrogate soldier or a recycled insurgent led him to the gallows. While his execution seemingly satisfied the “collective conscience”, it raised many questions over the conscience of the people in Kashmir who matter, reports R S Gull.
Kashmir’s Own 9/11
kashmirlife.net: As unionists and pro-freedom leaders have come together to echo fears of political radicalisation among the youth, there is little doubt that the decision to execute Afzal Guru at Tihar jail will remain a volatile issue in Kashmir for many years to come
Kashmir’s Own 9/11
kashmirlife.net: As unionists and pro-freedom leaders have come together to echo fears of political radicalisation among the youth, there is little doubt that the decision to execute Afzal Guru at Tihar jail will remain a volatile issue in Kashmir for many years to come
In last letter, Afzal thanked God for ‘stature’, says ‘Stood with truth’
indianexpress.com: In the 10-line letter he wrote to his wife ahead of his hanging in Tihar jail on February 9, Afzal Guru thanked God “that I was chosen for this stature” and urged his family that “instead of grieving, they should respect (this)”.
In last letter, Afzal thanked God for ‘stature’, says ‘Stood with truth’
indianexpress.com: In the 10-line letter he wrote to his wife ahead of his hanging in Tihar jail on February 9, Afzal Guru thanked God “that I was chosen for this stature” and urged his family that “instead of grieving, they should respect (this)”.
Video: Namaaz-e-Jinaaza of Shaheed-e-Watan Afzal Guru at Delhi
Speech by Prof. S.A.R. Geelani after the Namaaz-e-Janaaza in absentia of Shaheed-e-Watan Afzal Guru at Batla House Eidgah in New Delhi. Afzal was murdered by the Indian State by hanging on 9th of February 2013 to satisfy what the Indian Supreme court called the “collective conscience of the (Indian) society”.
Video: Namaaz-e-Jinaaza of Shaheed-e-Watan Afzal Guru at Delhi
Speech by Prof. S.A.R. Geelani after the Namaaz-e-Janaaza in absentia of Shaheed-e-Watan Afzal Guru at Batla House Eidgah in New Delhi. Afzal was murdered by the Indian State by hanging on 9th of February 2013 to satisfy what the Indian Supreme court called the “collective conscience of the (Indian) society”.
Video: Kashmiri ‘PANDITS’ speaking ‘AGAINST’ Islamophobic India
Intellectuals Nitasha Kaul (journalist) and Sanjay Kak (independent documentary film-maker) – both from the Kashmiri Pandit community – annihilates the old Indian rhetoric that only “jihadis from Pakistan” are against the oppression of the criminal Indian state… no sir! All Kashmiris have one-point agenda, the Pandits too!
Video: Kashmiri ‘PANDITS’ speaking ‘AGAINST’ Islamophobic India
Intellectuals Nitasha Kaul (journalist) and Sanjay Kak (independent documentary film-maker) – both from the Kashmiri Pandit community – annihilates the old Indian rhetoric that only “jihadis from Pakistan” are against the oppression of the criminal Indian state… no sir! All Kashmiris have one-point agenda, the Pandits too!
‘Don’t cry for me’, Guru’s last letter to family
kashmirglobal.com: “Don’t cry for me, hope peace prevails,” were the words written by Muhammad Afzal Guru just before his execution in a letter to his family members back in Inia administrated Kashmir.The letter reached the Afzal Guru’s house at Seer Jagir, a village in Sopore, after four days since his execution in Tihar Jail on February 9.
‘Don’t cry for me’, Guru’s last letter to family
kashmirglobal.com: “Don’t cry for me, hope peace prevails,” were the words written by Muhammad Afzal Guru just before his execution in a letter to his family members back in Inia administrated Kashmir.The letter reached the Afzal Guru’s house at Seer Jagir, a village in Sopore, after four days since his execution in Tihar Jail on February 9.
Geelani calls for Eid Gah Chalo
thevoxkashmir.com: Chairman of Hurriyat conference Syed Ali Shah Geelani has called upon people to assemble at Eidgah in old Srinagar on Friday.
Geelani calls for Eid Gah Chalo
thevoxkashmir.com: Chairman of Hurriyat conference Syed Ali Shah Geelani has called upon people to assemble at Eidgah in old Srinagar on Friday.
I’m not afraid of hanging: Afzal Guru
thesundayindian.com: In the petition for reprieve, generally referred to as mercy petition submitted before the President of India, prime Parliament attack accused Afzal Guru has likened the story of his life with the story of hundreds of Kashmiri youth, especially those still behind bars.
I’m not afraid of hanging: Afzal Guru
thesundayindian.com: In the petition for reprieve, generally referred to as mercy petition submitted before the President of India, prime Parliament attack accused Afzal Guru has likened the story of his life with the story of hundreds of Kashmiri youth, especially those still behind bars.
Shaheed Afzal Guru 