Mirwaiz Umar released from house detention after over four years
1 year, 6 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, “I would be leaving for Jama Masjid at around 12.30 pm to discharge my responsibility as the Mirwaiz. I was unjustly stopped from doing it for more than four years.” The mosque management – Anjuman-e-Auqaf Jama Masjid said in a statement, “Senior police officials visited the residence of the Mirwaiz on Thursday to inform him that the authorities have decided to release him from house detention and allow him to go to Jama Masjid for Friday prayers.” Mirwaiz Umar was placed under house arrest by the Jammu and Kashmir authorities in a massive crackdown on opposition parties ahead of the centre's abrogating Articles 370 and 35A splitting the state into two Union territories on August 5, 2019. The Mirwaiz had recently moved the J&K and Ladakh High Court, challenging his house detention “without any order or authority in law” and seeking order or direction upon the respondents to release him from “illegal and unauthorised detention”.

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CM Omar Abdullah slams admin for disallowing Shab-e-Baraat prayers at Jamia Masjid in Srinagar
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

J&K court issues release order of Zahoor Bhat, brother of JKLF founder Maqbool Bhat
2 months, 3 weeks ago

J&K court issues release order of Zahoor Bhat, brother of JKLF founder Maqbool Bhat

The Hindu  

The J&K and Ladakh High Court has quashed the detention of Zahoor Ahmad Bhat, brother of the founder of the separatist Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front, and issued his release order in Srinagar. Mr. Bhat’s brother Maqbool Bhat was the founder of the JKLF, seeking independence for J&K, and faced death sentence in 1984. This prolonged uncertainty is both disheartening …

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

Mirwaiz put under house arrest in lead-up to J&K assembly polls
6 months, 3 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 …

Srinagar’s Grand Mosque Again Shut; This Time for Shab-E-Qadr Congregation
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Srinagar’s Grand Mosque Again Shut; This Time for Shab-E-Qadr Congregation

Deccan Chronicle  

Srinagar: The authorities on Saturday evening again closed the entrances and doors of Srinagar’s Grand Mosque and informed the management of the place of worship that the Shab-e-Qadr congregation cannot be held there. Meanwhile, Kashmir’s chief Muslim cleric and chairman of his faction of separatist Hurriyat Conference Mirwaiz Umar Farooq in a WhatsApp message to this newspaper said that he …

J&K: Mirwaiz put under house arrest, Friday prayers not allowed at Jamia Masjid
11 months, 3 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, 3 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 …

Unexplained Delay In Detention Order Execution Raises Doubt On Detaining Authority's Subjective Satisfaction: J&K High Court
1 year, 3 months ago

Unexplained Delay In Detention Order Execution Raises Doubt On Detaining Authority's Subjective Satisfaction: J&K High Court

Live Law  

Upholding basic rights and safeguards against arbitrary detention, the Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has quashed a detention order of a detenue citing an unexplained delay in executing the order as casting doubt on the detaining authority's genuine concerns. Allowing a Habeas Corpus petition Justice Sanjay Dhar observed, “When there is an unsatisfactory and unexplained delay in executing …

Separatist leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq released from 'house detention' after over 4 years
1 year, 6 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, 6 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 …

Hurriyat chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq allowed to offer Friday prayers after four years in Srinagar
1 year, 6 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, 6 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 …

Mirwaiz sends legal notice to J&K govt. over his ‘house detention’
1 year, 7 months ago

Mirwaiz sends legal notice to J&K govt. over his ‘house detention’

The Hindu  

Hurriyat chairman and the Kashmir Valley’s chief cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Saturday sent a legal notice to the Jammu and Kashmir government over his continuous detention at his residence in Srinagar. The Mirwaiz’s lawyer, in the legal notice addressed to the J&K Chief Secretary, said, “The ironical part is that my client has been detained illegally without serving of …

Hurriyat Conference seek end of Mirwaiz’s house detention
1 year, 9 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, 7 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 …

Hurriyat chairman Mirwaiz completes three years in house detention
2 years, 7 months ago

Hurriyat chairman Mirwaiz completes three years in house detention

The Hindu  

Confined to his home with his immediate family members, Hurriyat chairman and Valley’s chief priest Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Thursday completed three years in house detention in Srinagar’s Nigeen area with no formal case against him. A Hurriyat spokesman said the authorities were “forcibly detaining the Mirwaiz in his house, which is a gross violation of all his fundamental and …

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 …

Jammu and Kashmir HC Orders Release of Separatist Leader Masarat Alam Bhat
4 years, 4 months ago

Jammu and Kashmir HC Orders Release of Separatist Leader Masarat Alam Bhat

News 18  

The Jammu and Kashmir High Court has quashed the detention order of separatist leader Masarat Alam Bhat and directed the administration to release him forthwith if he is not required in any other case. A division bench of Justice Saneev Kumar and Justice Rajnesh Oswal issued the direction on Tuesday after noticing that the detention order against Bhat has outlived …

Reliance Of Both 'Security Of The State' And 'Maintenance Of Public Order' Which Are Distinct Concepts Reflect Non-Application Of Mind By The Detaining Authority : J&K HC
4 years, 6 months ago

Reliance Of Both 'Security Of The State' And 'Maintenance Of Public Order' Which Are Distinct Concepts Reflect Non-Application Of Mind By The Detaining Authority : J&K HC

Live Law  

The Srinagar Bench of the Jammu & Kashmir High Court quashed a detention order detaining Fayaz Ahmed Mir of Pulwama under Section 8 of the Jammu & Kashmir Public Safety Act, 1978. He referred the Court to the twin activities mentioned in the detention order namely "Maintenance of Public Order" and "the Security of the State" as proof of non-application …

'Dictatorship in J&K for Past One Year': Priyanka Targets Centre over Saifuddin Soz's 'Detention'
4 years, 7 months ago

'Dictatorship in J&K for Past One Year': Priyanka Targets Centre over Saifuddin Soz's 'Detention'

News 18  

Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra Thursday attacked the BJP government for treating her party leader Saifuddin Soz as a "prisoner", and alleged Jammu and Kashmir has been under a 'dictatorship' for the past one year. Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram called upon all political parties to think about the "virtual prison" that Kashmiris are living in for the past …

J&K Leaders Saifuddin Soz, Sajad Lone Released 5 Days Short Of A Year Since Abrogation Of Article 370
4 years, 7 months ago

J&K Leaders Saifuddin Soz, Sajad Lone Released 5 Days Short Of A Year Since Abrogation Of Article 370

ABP News  

People's Conference leader Sajjad Gani Lone and senior Congress leader Saifuddin Soz were freed from detention on Thursday, after almost a year since the duo along with many other politicians were put under house arrest post the Central government scrapped the special status for Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370 and imposed a security lockdown in the state.According to several …

Saifuddin Soz was never under detention, J&K administration tells SC; 'freed at last,' tweets Chidambaram
4 years, 7 months ago

Saifuddin Soz was never under detention, J&K administration tells SC; 'freed at last,' tweets Chidambaram

Firstpost  

The Jammu and Kashmir administration Wednesday told the Supreme Court court that “the senior Congress leader Saifuddin Soz is neither detained nor put under house arrest after abrogation of Article 370” The Jammu and Kashmir home department on Friday denied allegations that Kashmiri Congress leader Saifuddin Soz was detained after the abrogation of Article 370, maintaining that “no order was …

Former J&K CM Omar Abdullah to be released from detention today
5 years ago

Former J&K CM Omar Abdullah to be released from detention today

India TV News  

Former J&K CM Omar Abdullah to be released from detention today Omar Abdullah had spent 232 days in custody since the government announced abrogation of the special status of the erstwhile state on August 5 last year. The National Conference leader was initially detained under preventive custody and later slapped with the PSA on February 5. Abdullah had spent 232 …

J&K Govt Revokes Preventive Detention Of Former CM Farooq Abdullah
5 years ago

J&K Govt Revokes Preventive Detention Of Former CM Farooq Abdullah

Live Law  

The Jammu and Kashmir government on Friday revoked the order of preventive detention issued against former J&K Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah nearly after six months.The National Conference leader was placed under detention as per the J&K Public Safety Act for three months on September 15, 2019. The Jammu and Kashmir government on Friday revoked the order of preventive detention issued …

J&K govt orders immediate release of Farooq Abdullah from detention after 7 months
5 years ago

J&K govt orders immediate release of Farooq Abdullah from detention after 7 months

India Today  

The Jammu and Kashmir administration has ordered the immediate release of former Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah. National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah had been put under detention in August 2019 following the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir. The Opposition, including Congress, Trinamool Congress and NCP, have been demanding the release of Farooq Abdullah, Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti …

Judge recuses himself in Omar Abdullah detention case
5 years, 1 month ago

Judge recuses himself in Omar Abdullah detention case

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The hearing on the plea by Sara Abdullah Pilot challenging the detention of her brother and former J&K CM Omar Abdullah under the Public Safety Act will now be heard on February 14 as Justice Mohan M. Shantanagoudar recused himself from hearing it. A brief order passed by the court said, “List before another Bench since Mr. Justice …

J&K: Sajjad Lone, Waheed Parra out from preventive detention, put under house arrest
5 years, 1 month ago

J&K: Sajjad Lone, Waheed Parra out from preventive detention, put under house arrest

New Indian Express  

READ| Congress walks out of Lok Sabha demanding release of Farooq Abdullah, J&K leaders Since Sunday, a total of eight leaders have been released from preventive custody. These leaders were part of preventive detention of mainstream politicians, activists and trade leaders carried out after August 5 last year when the Centre withdrew the special status of the erstwhile state of …

Two Kashmiri political leaders released from house arrest
5 years, 4 months ago

Two Kashmiri political leaders released from house arrest

India TV News  

Two Kashmiri political leaders released from house arrest ​The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Monday announced release of two political leaders, who have been under detention since August 5, besides shifting of two others to their houses from the MLA hostel. The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Monday announced release of two political leaders, who have been under detention since …

Ex-J&K chief minister Farooq Abdullah detained under public safety law
5 years, 6 months ago

Ex-J&K chief minister Farooq Abdullah detained under public safety law

Hindustan Times  

Former Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah has been detained under Jammu and Kashmir’s stringent public safety law that gives the administration the right to detain a person without trial for two years. The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Centre if former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah is under detention at a hearing to produce ex-CM in the court. …

SC issues notice to Centre on detention of Farooq Abdullah, asks for reply by September 30
5 years, 6 months ago

SC issues notice to Centre on detention of Farooq Abdullah, asks for reply by September 30

India Today  

The Supreme Court has issued a notice to the Centre on a plea over the detention of former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah. The apex court was hearing a plea filed by MDMK chief Vaiko who had moved the Supreme Court seeking a direction to the Centre and Jammu and Kashmir administration to produce Farooq Abdullah, allegedly under …

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 …

Hafiz Saeed to remain under house arrest for 90 days after detention period
7 years, 10 months ago

Hafiz Saeed to remain under house arrest for 90 days after detention period

Firstpost  

Mumbai attack mastermind and Jamaat-ud-Dawah chief Hafiz Saeed will remain under house arrest here for 90 days more after the expiry of his three-month detention period on Sunday. Lahore: Mumbai attack mastermind and Jamaat-ud-Dawah chief Hafiz Saeed will remain under house arrest here for 90 days more after the expiry of his three-month detention period on Sunday. “The government has …

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 …

Masarat Alam's last detention against norms, red flag pre-dated Mufti govt-India TV News
10 years ago

Masarat Alam's last detention against norms, red flag pre-dated Mufti govt-India TV News

India TV News  

New Delhi: Separatist leader Masarat Alam who has spent most of his adult life in prison, has got bail in 26 of the 27 cases he face. Alam was detained since last September under the Public Safety Act without confirmation from the sate home department, a mandatory requirement under the Act. Almost a month before on Februaray 4 when Mufti …

Restrictions on movement of Mirwaiz lifted
12 years ago

Restrictions on movement of Mirwaiz lifted

India TV News  

Srinagar, Mar 28: Restrictions on the movement of Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umer Farooq have been lifted after he filed a writ petition in the Jammu and Kashmir High Court here against his house arrest. “The restrictions on Mirwiaz were lifted late last night after he filed a writ petition in the High Court through his counsels against his continued …

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