Srinagar, Jul 25 (KNS): Police on Monday arrested the Hurriyat (M) chairman, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq outside his Nigeen residence.
Reports said that as soon as Mirwaiz stepped outside his residence to march towards Anantnag, a large contingent of Police prevented him to march towards Anantnag and arrested him.
Mirwaiz has been lodged at Nigeen Police station.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
Separatist leadership had appealed people to move towards south Kashmir’s Anantnag district.
Chiarman of Hurriyat (G) Syed Ali Geelani was also arrested outside his Hyderpora residence after he tried to march towards Anantnag. (KNS)