Daily Times

Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Mohammed Umar Farooq was once again prevented from leading the Majlis-e-waz-o-tableg and offering the obligatory Jumma prayers for the 208th consecutive Friday at Jama Masjid in Srinagar. The Anjuman Auqaf Jamia Masjid has reported in a statement that its intention is to pursue legal action against the continuous house detention of Mirwaiz Umar Farooq by the administration installed by Delhi. The report states that news circulated on social media indicating the possibility of Mirwaiz’s attendance at Jamia Masjid in Srinagar, following an interview with the “Lieutenant Governor” of the State, where he suggested that Mirwaiz might be allowed to offer Friday prayers there. Seeking clarity on this matter, Anjuman reached out to the concerned police authorities in Srinagar. However, the authorities stated that they had not received any communication from higher authorities regarding the matter, leading to the continuation of Mirwaiz’s detention. Despite conflicting statements and repeated appeals for his release, Mirwaiz has remained under house detention for the past four years. In response, Anjuman has announced Mirwaiz’s decision to take the legal route by sending a legal notice to the concerned authorities.