J-K: Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Alleges House Arrest, Claims 'Disallowed From Going To Jama Masjid' For 2nd Week
3 months, 1 week ago

J-K: Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Alleges House Arrest, Claims 'Disallowed From Going To Jama Masjid' For 2nd Week

ABP News  

Jammu-Kashmir News: Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Friday claimed he was placed under house arrest for the second consecutive week and barred from offering congregational prayers at the Jama Masjid in Srinagar’s Nowhatta locality. "As I was about to leave for Jama Masjid for the Friday sermon and prayers,I have been verbally informed that I am under house arrest today and won’t be allowed to go to Jama Masjid! Is it related to the 32nd anniversary of the Babri Masjid demolition today, and the wave of… pic.twitter.com/ZzxmlAe5Y4 — Mirwaiz Umar Farooq December 6, 2024 Meanwhile, People's Democratic Party leader Iltija Mufti condemned the alleged house arrest, terming it a violation of fundamental rights. When Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Alleged 4-Year House Arrest After Abrogation Of Article 370 Previously, Hurriyat Conference chairperson Mirwaiz Umar Farooq had claimed he was placed under house arrest for four years.

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CM Omar Abdullah slams admin for disallowing Shab-e-Baraat prayers at Jamia Masjid in Srinagar
1 month, 1 week ago

CM Omar Abdullah slams admin for disallowing Shab-e-Baraat prayers at Jamia Masjid in Srinagar

New Indian Express  

It also added that the Police personnel also asked worshippers to vacate the mosque premises. “The Auqaf was informed that the observance of Shab-e-Baraat would not be permitted at the Jama Masjid,” it said. “He was placed under house arrest this morning to prevent him from carrying out his religious duties,” a spokesman of Anjuman Auqaf said. “It is deeply …

Mirwaiz put under house arrest in lead-up to J&K assembly polls
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Mirwaiz put under house arrest in lead-up to J&K assembly polls

Hindustan Times  

Separatist and Jamia Masjid chief priest Mirwaiz Umar Farooq was on Friday in the lead-up to assembly polls placed under house arrest and not allowed to deliver his sermon on Friday, the leader said. The managing body of Jamia Masjid, Anjuman Auqaf, said Mirwaiz Umar Farooq was informed by authorities that he has been detained at home and will not …

Not permitted to conduct Friday prayers: Mirwaiz Farooq
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Not permitted to conduct Friday prayers: Mirwaiz Farooq

The Hindu  

Kashmir’s chief cleric and Hurriyat chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq claimed on Friday that he was not permitted to lead congregational prayers at the Jamia Masjid. As a religious and social figure, my activities have been brought to a grinding halt, causing distress to me and those associated with these activities,” the Mirwaiz said. He described the authorities move as “a …

Mehbooba Mufti blasts closure of Srinagar mosque: 'Kashmiris deprived'
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Mehbooba Mufti blasts closure of Srinagar mosque: 'Kashmiris deprived'

India Today  

People's Democratic Party chief Mehbooba Mufti has criticised the decision to close the historic Jamia Masjid in Srinagar on Shab-e Qadr, one of the most sacred nights of Ramadan, saying the "unfortunate" move was to "deprive" Kashmiris. In a post on X on Saturday night, the former Chief Minister said, "How unfortunate that on the auspicious occasion of Shab-e Qadr …

J&K: Mirwaiz put under house arrest, Friday prayers not allowed at Jamia Masjid
11 months, 2 weeks ago

J&K: Mirwaiz put under house arrest, Friday prayers not allowed at Jamia Masjid

Hindustan Times  

On the occasion of Juma’t-ul-Vida, the last Friday of Ramadan, the authorities put Jamia Masjid chief cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq under house arrest and didn’t allow prayers at the Srinagar’s grand mosque, the leader said in a statement issued on Friday. “On the very significant religious occasion of Juma’t-ul-vida, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq was put under house arrest and was not …

Srinagar’s Grand Mosque locked again; Mirwaiz Umar barred from leaving home
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Srinagar’s Grand Mosque locked again; Mirwaiz Umar barred from leaving home

Deccan Chronicle  

Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir authorities on Friday closed the entrances and doors of the Grand Mosque in capital Srinagar to prevent the Muslims from praying at the historic place of worship on Jumu'at-ul-Widaa, the last Friday in fasting month of Ramzan, citing security reasons. Earlier Kashmir’s chief Muslim cleric and chairman of his faction of separatist Hurriyat Conference Mirwaiz …

Separatist leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq released from 'house detention' after over 4 years
1 year, 5 months ago

Separatist leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq released from 'house detention' after over 4 years

Op India  

On Friday, September 22, Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq was released from house detention four years after he was initially ‘detained’. #WATCH | Mirwaiz Umar Farooq arrives at Srinagar's Jamia Masjid to attend Friday prayers after four years of house arrest pic.twitter.com/j9dblw1T8X — ANI September 22, 2023 Mirwaiz Umar Farooq was released after he moved Jammu and Kashmir High …

Kashmiri Muslim cleric critical about India released after four years of house arrest
1 year, 5 months ago

Kashmiri Muslim cleric critical about India released after four years of house arrest

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A Kashmiri separatist leader has …

Mirwaiz Umar released from house detention after over four years
1 year, 5 months ago

Mirwaiz Umar released from house detention after over four years

Deccan Chronicle  

SRINAGAR: Kashmir’s chief Muslim cleric and chairman of his faction of separatist Hurriyat Conference alliance, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, has been released from prolonged house detention and is heading for Srinagar’s Grand Mosque to deliver a sermon at the Friday congregation. Last evening, the authorities informed me I’m being released from house detention and am free to go anywhere.” He added, …

Hurriyat chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq allowed to offer Friday prayers after four years in Srinagar
1 year, 5 months ago

Hurriyat chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq allowed to offer Friday prayers after four years in Srinagar

The Hindu  

Kashmir’s chief cleric and Hurriyat chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq is likely to offer Friday prayers at historic Jamia Masjid in Srinagar, four years after he was placed under house arrest. According to the Anjuman Auqaf Jama Masjid, the caretaker body of the historic mosque, senior police officials visited the residence of the Mirwaiz on Thursday,September 21, 2023 “to inform him …

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq leads Friday prayers at Srinagar's Jamia Masjid after four years
1 year, 5 months ago

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq leads Friday prayers at Srinagar's Jamia Masjid after four years

India TV News  

Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, who was released from house arrest after four years of detention, led the Friday prayers at the historic Jamia Masjid in Srinagar. Mirwaiz to offer Friday prayers According to Anjuman Auqaf Jamia Masjid, the management committee of the mosque, the senior police officials visited the residence of the Mirwaiz on Thursday to inform him …

Hurriyat Conference seek end of Mirwaiz’s house detention
1 year, 8 months ago

Hurriyat Conference seek end of Mirwaiz’s house detention

Hindustan Times  

The Hurriyat Conference led by separatist leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and managing body of Jamia Masjid Srinagar on Friday deplored the continued house detention of Mirwaiz Umar Farooq. HT Image The separatist leader, who is also chief priest of the Jamia Masjid, has been under house detention since August 5, 2019, when the special status of Jammu and Kashmir was …

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Stopped Yet Again from Visiting Mosque in J&K
2 years, 6 months ago

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Stopped Yet Again from Visiting Mosque in J&K

News 18  

Contrary to his expectation that he would be able to lead Friday prayers at Srinagar’s grand old Jamia mosque, Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq was disallowed to leave his residence as cops were deployed outside his Nagin residence. Mirwaiz, who is also a religious leader, had expected that he would be allowed to deliver his Friday sermon at the …

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq not under house arrest, says J&K Lieutenant Governor
2 years, 7 months ago

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq not under house arrest, says J&K Lieutenant Governor

The Hindu  

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday said Hurriyat chairman and chief cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq was neither under house arrest nor detained. Meanwhile, the spokesman said if the authorities have now decided to release the Mirwaiz he should be “allowed to deliver the Friday sermon at Jamia Masjid this week”. Omar’s tweet Former Chief Minister and National …

Mirwaiz Umar not under house arrest: JK Lt Gov; Hurriyat Conference reacts
2 years, 7 months ago

Mirwaiz Umar not under house arrest: JK Lt Gov; Hurriyat Conference reacts

Deccan Chronicle  

SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday claimed that Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, the Valley’s chief cleric and chairman of his faction of All Parties Hurriyat Conference, was not under house arrest as is being claimed by him but that security personnel were deployed around his residence in Srinagar to ensure his safety. He must decide what he …

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Remains Under House Arrest, Not Allowed to Lead Friday Prayers: Hurriyat
4 years ago

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Remains Under House Arrest, Not Allowed to Lead Friday Prayers: Hurriyat

News 18  

Hurriyat chairman and Kashmir Valley’s chief cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Friday said he was still under house arrest and was disallowed to lead the Friday prayers at Jamia Masjid in Srinagar, despite the J&K authorities saying they had released him from detention after 19 months. “Last night police officials visited the Mirwaiz’s residence to convey to him that he …

Hurriyat Leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Released from House Arrest After 19 Months
4 years ago

Hurriyat Leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Released from House Arrest After 19 Months

News 18  

The Jammu and Kashmir authorities on Thursday lifted restrictions on the movement of moderate Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq who was placed under house arrest in August 2019 following the abrogation of Article 370 provisions. “The police has informed the Mirwaiz that there were no restrictions on his movement anymore and that he was free to visit Jamia Masjid …

J&K admin says Congress leader Saifuddin Soz not under detention, SC disposes of plea
4 years, 7 months ago

J&K admin says Congress leader Saifuddin Soz not under detention, SC disposes of plea

India Today  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday took on record Jammu and Kashmir administration's statement that former Union minister Saifuddin Soz was never placed under detention and disposed of his wife's plea seeking the release of the senior Congress leader. The bench said the J-K administration has stated that no detention order with regard to Soz was passed, and the plea cannot …

Farooq Abdullah neither detained nor arrested: Amit Shah
5 years, 7 months ago

Farooq Abdullah neither detained nor arrested: Amit Shah

The Quint  

New Delhi, Aug 6 With a few members in the Lok Sabha raising concerns over the absence of Farooq Abdullah and wanting to know from the government if the National Conference MP was safe, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Tuesday that the veteran J&K leader was perfectly fine and was staying back out of his own free will. …

Kashmir turmoil: Congress leader, CPM MLA say they are arrested; ex-CMs Mehbooba, Omar put under house arrest
5 years, 7 months ago

Kashmir turmoil: Congress leader, CPM MLA say they are arrested; ex-CMs Mehbooba, Omar put under house arrest

India Today  

Congress leader Usman Majid and CPI MLA MY Tarigami claimed they were arrested on Sunday night as Kashmir remained on edge with authorities stepping up security deployment. Police officials said former chief ministers Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti would not be allowed to move out of house as strict curfew would be imposed in Kashmir at the crack of dawn …

Separatist leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq placed under house arrest
7 years, 8 months ago

Separatist leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq placed under house arrest

India TV News  

Separatist Hurriyat Conference leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq was today placed under house arrest as he was heading towards Jamia Masjid in Nowhatta area of the city for the Friday prayers. A posse of policemen stopped Mirwaiz from leaving his residence and informed him that he has been placed under house arrest, a spokesman of the Hurriyat chairman said. Meanwhile, authorities …

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq placed under house arrest-India TV News
9 years, 11 months ago

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq placed under house arrest-India TV News

India TV News  

Srinagar: Authorities today placed several separatists, including moderate Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, under house arrest even as a strike called by hardline Hurriyat leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani over killing of two youths in an army operation earlier this week evoked a partial response in some parts of Kashmir. Mirwaiz was placed under house arrest this morning in …

J&K polls: Days before fourth phase; all separatist leaders, 600 others taken into custody
10 years, 3 months ago

J&K polls: Days before fourth phase; all separatist leaders, 600 others taken into custody

News 18  

Srinagar: All separatist leaders, including chairmen of both the faction of the Hurriyat Conference and Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front chief, have been taken into preventive custody or put under house arrest in Kashmir valley, which is going to polls in the fourth phase in the five-phased Legislative Assembly on December 14. "Over 100 supporters of the moderate Hurriyat have …

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