Key Kashmir Muslim cleric freed after 4 years of house arrest amid ongoing separatist struggle

Indian authorities released Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, a leading Kashmiri cleric, after four years of house arrest.
Farooq had led protests against Indian rule before being detained in 2019 when India revoked Kashmir's special status.
Kashmiri separatist leaders are continuing their push for independence, refusing dialogue with India.
Kashmir remains a disputed territory claimed by both India and Pakistan since 1947.
Farooq's release comes as the separatist movement in Kashmir continues despite years of crackdowns.