Kashmiris and people of Pakistan on Friday observed the 6th martyrdom anniversary of popular youth leader, Burhan Muzaffar Wani as Resistance Day. 

Burhan Wani, along with two other associates, was killed by Indian troops during a fake encounter in Kokernag area of Islamabad district on this day in 2016.

Burhan Wani was the face of Kashmiris’ resistance against India’s illegal occupation and the people of Kashmir will continue his mission as he lives in the hearts of the Kashmiri people.

Reports said India had martyred Burhan Wani but thousands of Burhans emerged, adding that India could snatch Burhans physically, but it can’t kill the freedom sentiment of the Kashmiri people.

Meanwhile, the government and people of Pakistan on Friday paid strong tribute to the life and legacy of Kashmiri youth Burhan Wani for his selfless contribution for his Kashmiri brethren to attain their inalienable right to self-determination.

“While paying homage to Burhan Wani as the face of the indigenous Kashmir freedom movement, Pakistan once again urges the government of India to desist from indiscriminate use of force and relentless targeting of Kashmiris especially the youth,” the Foreign Office said in a statement issued here.

The FO said Pakistan also urged the international community to play its due role for a just and peaceful resolution of the Jammu and Kashmir dispute in accordance with the relevant UNSC resolutions and the wishes of the Kashmiri people.