Stopping Mirwaiz Umar Farooq to address Friday congregation in Kashmir interference in religious affairs: Auqaf
Authorities prevented Mirwaiz Umar Farooq from delivering Friday sermon at Srinagar's Jama Masjid for a third week. Locals criticized the move as interference in religious affairs. The Anjuman Auqaf condemned Mirwaiz's house arrest. Devotees expressed disappointment at being deprived of their religious leader. Mirwaiz was previously detained for four years. He was released in September 2023 but again confined.
Authorities prevented Mirwaiz Umar Farooq from delivering Friday sermon at Srinagar's Jama Masjid for a third week. Locals criticized the move as interference in religious affairs. The Anjuman Auqaf condemned Mirwaiz's house arrest. Devotees expressed disappointment at being deprived of their religious leader. Mirwaiz was previously detained for four years. He was released in September 2023 but again confined.
