3-Day Mourning announced in AJK over Demise of AJK President Barrister Sultan Mahmood Ch.
Islamabad :Senior leader of the All Parties Hurriyat Conference and Chairman of the Jammu Kashmir Salvation Movement, Altaf Ahmed Bhat, has expressed profound grief and sorrow over the demise of President of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Sardar Sultan Mahmood Chaudhry.
In a condolence statement issued from Islamabad, Altaf Ahmed Bhat said that the passing of Sardar Sultan Mahmood Chaudhry is a great loss for the people of Jammu and Kashmir. He said the late president remained committed to the Kashmir cause and consistently raised the issue of the Kashmiri people’s right to self-determination at national and international forums.
Altaf Ahmed Bhat said that Sardar Sultan Mahmood Chaudhry’s political services, dedication, and contributions for highlighting the Kashmir dispute will be remembered for a long time. “He stood firm on principled positions and remained a strong voice for the oppressed people of Jammu and Kashmir,” he said.
He expressed heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family, the government, and the people of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, and prayed for patience and strength for them in this hour of grief. “May Allah Almighty grant the departed soul eternal peace, elevate his ranks in Jannat-ul-Firdous, and give courage to his family to bear this irreparable loss,” he prayed.
Altaf Ahmed Bhat said that the entire Kashmiri nation shares the grief of the family and stands in solidarity with them during this difficult time.
