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.