Friday prayers barred at Jama Masjid in Srinagar ahead of ‘Martyrs Day’: Mirwaiz

Martyrs' Day tensions in Srinagar as graveyard sealed, leaders under house arrest

Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir imposed a partial lockdown in Srinagar to prevent gatherings at the Martyrs' Graveyard on July 13. The move sparked criticism from political leaders who accused the administration of erasing collective memory and acting undemocratically.

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Lieutenant Governor's Administration Denies Permission To J&K Parties' Martyrs' Day Request

The Lieutenant Governor's administration in Jammu and Kashmir has denied permission to all political parties, including the ruling National Conference, to attend July 13 Martyrs' Day function in Srinagar on Sunday.

Friday prayers barred at Jama Masjid in Srinagar ahead of ‘Martyrs Day’: Mirwaiz

“The sacrifice of these martyrs, and all the martyrs since, is etched in the collective memory of Kashmir and cannot be undone by restrictions and bans. No living nation can forget the supreme sacrifice of life of its martyrs against tyranny and injustice,” the spokesperson of the Jama Masjid said.

Disappointed with the conduct of the administrator, to prevent us from remembering martyrs: Altaf Bukhari

Apni Party President Altaf Bukhari on Sunday has strongly condemned the Jammu and Kashmir administration for allegedly preventing him and his party from paying homage to the 1931 martyrs on Martyrs’ Day. In a statement issued here, Bukhari said that after being denied permission to visit Mazar-e-Shuhada at Naqshband Sahib—where they intended

Authorities Seal Roads Leading To Martyrs’ Graveyard

KO file Photo Srinagar- Authorities on Sunday sealed all roads leading to Martyrs’ graveyard in Nowhatta area of the old city even as the ruling National Conference claimed that several of it’s leaders have been placed under house arrest. Police and central paramilitary forces were deployed in strength at all entry points leading to Srinagar city as there were apprehensions of law and order problems on the occasion of Martyrs Day. Only vehicles…