Maqbool Bhat
Maqbool Bhat was a prominent Kashmiri separatist leader and founder of the Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front, known for advocating for the independence of Kashmir from India. He was executed in 1984 for his alleged involvement in the assassination of an Indian diplomat in London, becoming a martyr for many in the Kashmir independence movement. Bhat's legacy continues to influence contemporary discussions on Kashmir's political status and the struggle for self-determination.
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Recent news mentions
Maqbool Bhat was referred to as 'Shaheed' in a controversial book that led to political backlash.
J&K orders screening of books with ‘anti-national’ content, opposition slams move | India News
India· 2026-07-09
Maqbool Bhat was described as 'Shaheed-e-Azam' in the flagged book, despite being a banned figure.
J&K police search Samagra Shiksha office in Jammu, Noida publisher over ‘anti-national’ books | India NewsIndia· 2026-07-06
Sharma claimed the book portrays individuals such as hanged JKLF founder Maqbool Bhat in a positive light.
'Academic jihad': BJP seeks ban on J&K textbook 'glorifying terrorists'; LG suspends 8 | India NewsIndia· 2026-07-05
Maqbool Bhat was executed for the alleged murder of an Indian diplomat in the UK.
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Pakistan· 2025-02-27
