Anjuman Auqaf condemns house arrest of Mirwaiz Umar Farooq

Srinagar, December 06 (PTK): The Anjuman Auqaf Jamia Masjid Srinagar has condemned the unjustified house arrest of its head and Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir, Dr Moulvi Muhammad Umar Farooq at his residence, Mirwaiz Manzil Nigeen, due to which he was unable to perform his official and religious duties.

In a statement issued to PTK, he Anjuman said that when the Mirwaiz was preparing to proceed to the historic Jama Masjid Srinagar as per his usual schedule, he was informed by the authorities that he was under house arrest and would not be allowed to visit the mosque.

The Anjuman termed such actions by the administration as unjustified, extremely regrettable and an infringement on the Mirwaiz’s religious freedom. This act amounts to interference in religious matters, it said.

The Auqaf said this move by the authorities once again caused disappointment among the devotees and worshippers who had come from across the valley to offer Friday prayers at the Jama Masjid Srinagar and to benefit from the Mirwaiz’s sermons.

Such unjustifiable actions by the state administration are unacceptable, the Anjuman added:-(PTK)