Mirwaiz released after ‘3 weeks’; visits families of slain militants, civilian in Old City

Srinagar: Hurriyat Conference (M) chairperson Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Monday visited the families of two slain militants who were killed in a gunfight with government in Fateh Kadal of Srinagar city last week.

The Mirwaiz extended sympathies with the families of Mehrajuddin bangroo and Fahad Mushtaq at their residences in Fateh Kadal and Khanyar.

The Mirwaiz also visited the family of Rayees Ahmad, a civilian who was killed by government forces during the gunfight.

Mirwaiz, who was released from house arrest after three weeks, said that the blood of martyrs will never go waste and added that the determination and conviction of the slain’ families strengthened his will. He said “the blood of our martyrs won’t go waste. Allah Willing.”