In Kashmir, the mother of Kashmiri leader Shaheed Maqbool Bhat has lived a life of unimaginable sacrifice. Having lost four of her sons for the cause of Jammu and Kashmir’s freedom, she now waits for her fifth son, Zahoor Bhat, who remains imprisoned in Indian-occupied Kashmir.
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Her resilience and unwavering love for her homeland have made her a symbol of courage. Today, people around the world honor this extraordinary mother, whose life embodies the struggle and hope of Kashmir.
