Srinagar, April 29, 2022 (PPI-OT):In Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir, Jammu and Kashmir Awami Action Committee (AAC), headed by Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, has expressed strong resentment over disallowing of prayers at the historic Central Jamia Masjid Srinagar on the blessed occasions of Shab-e-Qadr and Jumatul Wida.

In a statement, the AAC said on one hand, the Indian government claims that the “normalcy” has returned in the territory, while on the other, Muslims are prevented from performing their religious duties and obligations. “Such acts by the administration not only hurt the religious sentiments of the people but they are also realising that for one reason or another, the closure of the Central Jamia Masjid Srinagar is a deliberate attempt to undermine its importance and centrality,” it said.

The AAC said the purpose of the illegal and arbitrary detention of the Mirwaiz Umar Farooq for the last three years is aimed at preventing him from carrying out his official duties and peaceful activities and to keep him away from the masses. On the eve of Eid-ul-Fitr, the AAC reiterated its demand for the unconditional release of the Mirwaiz and all political leaders, activists and youth who are languishing in various jails of IIOJK and India.

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