Mirwaiz Disallowed to Address Congregation at Jama Masjid in Kashmir for Second Consecutive Friday

Mirwaiz disallowed to address congregation at Jama Masjid in Kashmir for second consecutive Friday

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq faced restrictions that prevented him from addressing the Friday congregation at Jama Masjid. His house detention has persisted for nearly a week, enforced by police deployment and barricades. Authorities have restricted access to him, denying visits from others during this period. These measures follow his previous sermon referencing a report on civil liberties and political engagements.

Disallowed Friday prayers, under house detention for 6th day: Mirwaiz

On the previous Friday, the Mirwaiz mentioned in his sermon the findings of the International Crisis Group report on Jammu and Kashmir and highlighted the concerns over political prisoners, civil liberties and the need for meaningful political engagement and reconciliation

Mirwaiz says he remains under house arrest, barred from delivering Friday sermon

Srinagar, Nov 6: Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Dr Moulvi Mohammad Umar Farooq on Friday said he continued to remain under house arrest for nearly a week, alleging that police deployment and barricades outside his Nigeen residence had prevented him from visiting the historic Jama Masjid in Srinagar to deliver the Friday sermon. In a post on X, Mirwaiz expressed disappointment over the continued restrictions, saying he would not be able to address the faithfu…