Mirwaiz Umar Farooq under house arrest in Kashmir

In Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir, senior APHC leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has once again been placed under house arrest in Srinagar, preventing him from offering obligatory Juma prayers at the historic Jamia Masjid. The Anjuman Auqaf Jamia Masjid in Srinagar issued a statement condemning the authorities' actions, expressing deep dismay at the repeated house detention of the Mirwaiz, especially on Fridays when thousands gather at the mosque to hear his sermon.

This arbitrary detention by the occupation authorities has sparked outrage among Kashmiri Muslims, who view it as a violation of their religious rights and an attempt to silence their spiritual leader. The repeated house arrests of the Mirwaiz have been criticized for causing unnecessary grief and disruption to the community.

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq is a prominent figure in the Kashmiri separatist movement and a key leader of the All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC). He has been a vocal advocate for the rights of Kashmiri Muslims and a strong proponent of a peaceful resolution to the Kashmir conflict.

The continued house arrest of Mirwaiz Umar Farooq highlights the ongoing tensions and restrictions faced by Kashmiri leaders in expressing their religious and political views. The authorities' actions have been met with criticism and calls for respect of fundamental rights in the region.