Srinagar, May 21 -- On the death anniversaries of separatist leaders Mirwaiz Molvi Farooq and Abdul Ghani Lone, Hurriyat chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Wednesday said the political foresight of both leaders and their belief in resolving the Kashmir issue through dialogue was once again being acknowledged globally as the way forward.
He said dialogue was seen by the leaders as the best way to end the uncertainty faced by the people of Jammu and Kashmir and to bring peace and stability to the region.
Molvi Farooq was killed by militants on May 21, 1990, while Lone was gunned down by the militants on this day in 2002. Over the years, a valley-wide shutdown has been observed on May 21 on the death anniversary of the two leaders. However, ove...