OdishaLIVE Bureau
Son of Afzal Guru seeks Passport from the Government to pursue higher studies Abroad
‘I am proud to own Aadhar Card and happy that I have at least one identity card to show’ said Ghalib, son of Afzal Guru, the convict of 2001 Parliament attack. Ghalib, reportedly is 18 years old and is preparing for medical entrance exam NEET, scheduled on 5th May 2019.
Ghalib has applied for passport in 2012 but was denied by the Court. He has an Aadhar card and very proudly shows it to media. He wants the Government to provide him the passport so that he can possibly pursue his studies abroad.
Ghalib credits his mother Tabassum, for creating an isolated space for him to study and keeping him away from the harsh comments of the society after his father’s conviction. He also acknowledges his grandfather, a post-graduation degree holder whom he believes to be an inspiration.
He hails from the Baramulla village where he stays with his family. Baramulla comes under the 44 Rashtriya Rifles security after the incident of Burhan-Wani Violence. This is a great turn when the son is requesting for the passport believing himself to be a proud Indian whereas the suicide bomber of Pulwama attack blew a CRPF Convoy to avenge Afzal Guru’s conviction who was an integral asset of Jaish-e-Mohammad.
