Follow Capt Hussain’s footsteps for success of freedom movement, AJK president tells youth

Sardar Masood Khan pays homage to hero of Kashmir freedom struggle on his 72nd martyrdom anniversary

RAWALAKOT: While paying glowing homage to Captain Hussain Khan Shaheed for his heroic role in liberation of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, AJK President Sardar Masood Khan urged youth of the state to follow his footsteps for defence of liberated area and freedom of the occupied valley.

The celebrated freedom fighter and brave son of soil, who had played an epic role and laid down his life during the liberation war of 1947 in Poonch region of Azad Kashmir, was remembered at his 72nd martyrdom anniversary organised at his native Hussain Kot village near Rawalakot.

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Speaking on the occasion, President Masood, who was chief guest at the event, said Captain Hussain was symbol of courage, dedication and selflessness, who organised ex-servicemen of the area, fought at multitude military fronts and got over 13,000 sq-km area liberated from the forces of oppressive Dogra ruler Maharaja Hari Singh.

“Captain Hussain Shaheed’s role to get the people of AJK liberated from the oppressive rule of the Maharaja of Kashmir would never be overlooked or forgotten in the history of Kashmir,” he added.

The AJK president stressed the need to follow the footsteps of leaders like Captain Hussain for early success of Kashmir liberation movement and defence of Azad Kashmir, which now faces threat of aggression from extremist Indian rulers.

Highlighting the military contribution of Captain Hussain, President Masood said he had served as captain in British India Army but for the people Kashmir he served as commander-in-chief because of his pioneering and leading role in the armed struggle for liberation of Kashmir.

Describing Captain Hussain as exceptionally brave, intelligent and visionary military strategist, he said it was because of people like him that “today we live in an environment of liberty and dignity”.
The AJK president urged the youth of Azad Kashmir to familiarise themselves with the various aspects of the lives and sacrifices of their forefathers and play their role in the ongoing Kashmir liberation struggle for progress and prosperity of Kashmir.

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He also suggested that a memorial should be built to commemorate the legendary freedom fighter to give him honour and respect and books and treatise be compiled both in English and Urdu languages to highlight their role and sacrifices for freedom of motherland.

People from cross-section of the society spoke for martyred freedom fighters, including former AJK president Major General (retd) Sardar Anwar Khan, Lt- Gen (retd) Khalid Naeem Lodhi, former speaker AJK Legislative Assembly, Sardar Siab Khalid Khan, Brigadier (retd) Zareen Khan and others.