Srinagar, May 21 -- Apni Party President Altaf Bukhari on Thursday paid tributes to slain leaders Mirwaiz Maulana Farooq and Khawaja Abdul Gani Lone on their death anniversaries, remembering their political legacy and sacrifices.

Today marks the 36th martyrdom anniversary of Mirwaiz Maulana Farooq and the 24th anniversary of Khawaja Abdul Gani Lone. Apni Party president also strongly criticised the administration for placing PC president Sajad Lone under house arrest to prevent from visiting his father's grave to pay homage on the anniversary occasion.

In his statement, Altaf Bukhari said, "Tributes to Mirwaiz Farooq on his 36th martyrdom anniversary. May 21, 1990 - the day on which Mirwaiz Sahib was assassinated and several mourners we...