In Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir, National Conference President, Farooq Abdullah, has condemned the disallowing of Jumatul-Wida prayers at the historic Jamia Masjid, Srinagar, by the authorities.
Farooq Abdullah in a statement issued in Srina-gar termed the authorities’ action as a clear violation and interference in the religious rights of the people.
He said, “Jamia Masjid is the central mosque and an epicentre of faith of millions of Muslims across Jammu and Kashmir. Having this great mosque out of bounds for people on the auspicious day of Ju-matul-Wida is highly deplorable. Such unwarranted curbs hurt the religious sentiments of millions.” He pointed out that such actions expose the Indian gov-ernment’s claims on changed ground situation across occupied Kashmir.
The NC president also expressed concern over the continued detention of senior leader of All Parties Hurriyat Conference, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, and described it violation of basic human rights. He said the prolonged detention of the Mirwaiz hurts the religious sentiments of people.—KMS
