Tributes paid to Ghulam Rassul Galwan

Morup Stanzin

Leh, July 7

To pay tributes to late Ghulam Rassul Galwan, the Anjuman Moin-ul-Islam organised “Fateha Khawani” (condolence meeting) at his grave in Leh today.

The recent Chinese incursion into the Galwan Nullah brought Ghulam Rassul Galwan in the limelight as the Galwan Nullah has been named after him. Lord Charles Murray was impressed by Ghulam Rassul Galwan when he showed him the right direction to travel to the Pamir Mountain and the valley of Galwan was named after Ghulam Rassul.

Rassul Galwan was born in 1878 at Zansgsti in Leh city. He died on March 13, 1925.

Interacting with the media, Mohammad Omar Nadvi said Rassul was the first J&K citizen to write in books “Servant of Sahibs” in English, which were published from London. He stressed upon the younger generation to study about Rassul Galwan to get inspiration from his works.

Galwan’s grandson Mohammad Ameen Galwan expressed his gratitude to the Anjuman Moin-ul-Islam for organising the event in the memory of his grandfather. Another grandson Ghulam Nabi Galwan said the valley had been named after his grandfather and family felt proud of it.

Anjuman Moin-ul-Islam president Dr Abdul Qayum said the community felt proud of the Galwan family. He added that Ladakhis were true nationalists and always supported the India Army during all wars.

Caption: Members of the Anjuman Moin-ul-Islam holds “Fataia Khawani” at the grave of Ghulam Rassul Galwan in Leh on Tuesday.