Archive · 20 Sep 2025
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Denied Prayers, Claims House Arrest
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, a leader, says he's been stopped from going to the main mosque for prayers again.
He claims the authorities won't let him out of his house.
He says he wanted to attend the funeral of Abdul Gani Bhat, a former leader.
He believes the authorities are using force to silence people and is unhappy about being kept from important events.
He feels this shows they live under an authoritarian rule.
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq says he was denied entry to Jama Masjid.
This marks the second consecutive Friday of restricted access.
He claims he was placed under house arrest.
He was not permitted to participate in Abdul Gani Bhat's funeral.
He believes authorities are attempting to silence people.
- Who
- Mirwaiz Umar Farooq
- What
- Claims house arrest, denied permission to pray
- When
- Second consecutive Friday
- Where
- Srinagar
- Why
- Prevented from prayers and honoring former leader
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq's Perspective
Authorities' Perspective
Freedom of Assembly
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq's Perspective
Authorities are preventing freedom of worship and assembly, specifically denying access to Jama Masjid.
Authorities' Perspective
Not available in the text.
House Arrest
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq's Perspective
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq believes he is unjustly under house arrest, limiting his ability to participate in religious and community events.
Authorities' Perspective
Not available in the text.
- Person
- Mirwaiz Umar Farooq
- Position
- Hurriyat Conference chairman
- Incident
- Denied access to Jama Masjid
