‘Denying space to remember martyrs unjust’: NC

Srinagar, July 12: Jammu & Kashmir National Conference (NC) on Saturday said that denying people the space to remember their martyrs is fundamentally unjust. The statement comes after district administration Srinagar denied permission to all applicants intending to proceed towards Khawaja Bazar, Nowhatta on 13th July 2025.

NC chief spokesperson and MLA Zadibal, Tanvir Sadiq termed the order “unfortunate” and said that on a day of profound historical and emotional significance for the people of Jammu and Kashmir, the administration has chosen to bar peaceful tributes to the martyrs of July 13.

“It is deeply unfortunate that on a day of profound historical and emotional significance for the people of Jammu and Kashmir, the District Administration has chosen to bar peaceful tributes to the martyrs of 13th July 1931 at Khawaja Bazar, Nowhatta,” NC leader said on X.

“July 13 is not a routine date it is a solemn reminder of the sacrifices made in the pursuit of dignity, justice, and rights”.

“Denying people the space to remember their martyrs is fundamentally unjust. We urge the administration to reflect on the gravity of this decision. No order can suppress memory. No restriction can erase truth,” he said on X.

“The people of Kashmir will continue to honour their martyrs peacefully, with dignity, and with unwavering resolve,” NC leader added.