President of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry (AJKCCI), Umar Shehzad Jarral pays tribute to July 13 martyrs, calls for peaceful resolution of Kashmir issue

President of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry (AJKCCI), Umar Shehzad Jarral, on Monday paid tribute to those commemorated on Kashmir Martyrs' Day, describing the events of July 13, 1931, as a landmark in Kashmir's political history and honoring those who lost their lives outside Srinagar Central Jail

MIRPUR, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 13th Jul, 2026) President of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry (AJKCCI), Umar Shehzad Jarral, on Monday paid tribute to those commemorated on Kashmir Martyrs' Day, describing the events of July 13, 1931, as a landmark in Kashmir's political history and honoring those who lost their lives outside Srinagar Central Jail.

Speaking at a special prayer gathering, Jarral said the protesters who were killed while demonstrating against the Dogra administration had left a lasting legacy of courage and resilience. He said the events of 1931 helped strengthen political awareness and inspired subsequent movements seeking political and civil rights in Kashmir.

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The AJKCCI president said Kashmir Martyrs' Day serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made by generations of Kashmiris in pursuit of what he described as their political, social and religious rights. He also reiterated his support for a peaceful resolution of the Kashmir dispute, saying it should be settled in accordance with United Nations resolutions and the aspirations of the Kashmiri people.

Jarral called on the international community to play what he described as a constructive role in promoting human rights and regional stability. The ceremony concluded with special prayers for those commemorated on the occasion, as well as for peace, stability and prosperity in the region.

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