Archive · 18 Sep 2025
Kashmiri Leaders Claim House Arrest After Separatist's Death
After the death of separatist leader Abdul Gani Bhat, several Kashmiri leaders, including Mehbooba Mufti, were reportedly put under house arrest.
This prevented them from visiting Sopore to offer their condolences.
Mufti criticized the government, saying it shows a harsh reality.
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq stated that authorities prevented him from attending the funeral, considering this an unbearable cruelty.
Sajad Lone expressed confusion about the need for the detentions.
Bhat was a former Hurriyat Conference chairman.
Mehbooba Mufti and other Kashmiri leaders claimed house arrest on Thursday.
They were prevented from visiting Sopore to offer condolences.
The house arrest followed the death of separatist leader Abdul Gani Bhat.
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq also reported being under house arrest.
Some leaders criticized the government's actions.
- Who
- Mehbooba Mufti, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, Sajad Lone
- What
- Claimed house arrest
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- Sopore
- Why
- To prevent condolences after separatist leader’s death
Detained Leaders' Perspective
Government's Perspective
House Arrest
Detained Leaders' Perspective
Undemocratic, preventing condolences and reflecting harsh reality.
Government's Perspective
Implied security concerns, though not explicitly stated.
- Leaders Detained
- Mehbooba Mufti, Sajad Lone, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq
- Reason for Detention
- Prevented from visiting Sopore to offer condolences
- Event
- Death of Abdul Gani Bhat
- Bhat's Profession
- Former Hurriyat Conference chairman
- Incident
- Vandalism at Hazratbal shrine
Sources
Former Hurriyat chief Abdul Gani Bhat dead
Former Hurriyat chief Abdul Gani Bhat dies at 90
Kashmiri separatist and former Hurriyat leader Prof. Abdul Ghani Bhat passes away
Kashmir leaders express grief over former Hurriyat chief Bhat’s death
Prof. Abdul Gani Bhat, Veteran Kashmiri Separatist Leader, Passes Away At 90
Kashmiri cleric Mirwaiz Umar Under House Arrest; Claims Being Barred From Attending Separatist Leader’s Funeral
Mehbooba claims she is under house arrest
Mehbooba Mufti alleges ‘house arrest’ to stop her from going to separatist leader’s house
PDP Chief Mehbooba Mufti Alleges House Arrest To Stop Her Sopore Visit For Condolences On Hurriyat Leader’s Demise
Kashmiri leaders claim house arrest after separatist leader Abdul Gani Bhat’s death
