Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) chief Mehmood Shah on Saturdaypaid tributes to the “pioneers of Kashmir's indigenous freedom struggle” Maqbool Bhat and Afzal Guru, saying both played glorious role against the New Delhi’s rule in J&K. “Martyrdom is the pathway to mightiness. The deserving persons opt for such way. Our martyrs are our heirs, heroes and role-models for the youth. Those who follow the footsteps of their forefathers bear the fruitful results,” Lashkar spokesperson Dr Abdullah Ghaznavi in a statement quoted outfit chief as saying.