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Kashmiri Cleric Claims House Arrest as Authorities Restrict Eid Prayers in Srinagar

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq condemns the barring of congregational prayers at key religious sites, questioning government claims of normalcy in Jammu and Kashmir.

Hurriyat chairperson and Jamia Masjid chief cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq (HT File)
Kashmir’s chief priest Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Monday denounced the decision of the authorities of not allowing Eid prayers at the Eidgah in Srinagar’s Old City. (HT file photo)
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Overview

  • Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, a prominent Kashmiri cleric, claims he was placed under house arrest ahead of Eid prayers in Srinagar.
  • Authorities barred congregational Eid prayers at Srinagar's Jamia Masjid and Eidgah, citing no official reasons for the restrictions.
  • Mirwaiz criticized the decision as oppressive, arguing it undermines the religious freedoms of Kashmiri Muslims during a significant occasion.
  • He questioned the Indian government's narrative of normalcy in the region, pointing to continued restrictions on religious and cultural practices.
  • These developments follow the recent banning of the Awami Action Committee and Ittehadul Muslimeen by the Ministry of Home Affairs for alleged anti-national activities.