Srinagar, Sep 19 (KNS): Mirwaiz Kashmir, Moulvi Muhammad Umar Farooq, on Friday expressed strong resentment over being prevented for the second consecutive week from leading prayers at the historic Jamia Masjid Srinagar.
Calling the restrictions an infringement of fundamental religious rights, Mirwaiz said it was “deeply regrettable” that he continues to be barred from offering prayers. He added that he should have been permitted to attend the funeral of his colleague and friend, Prof Abdul Ghani Bhat, to pay respects.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel“Are the authorities so afraid of the dead?” he remarked.
The Mirwaiz, who remains under house detention, said being confined to his residence every Friday and prevented from entering Jamia Masjid reflected an “authoritarian setup.”
He said denying people the right to honour their leaders, offer condolences, and collectively share grief was “highly condemnable.”(KNS)