Srinagar: Indian authorities once again placed senior All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq under house arrest today, preventing him from attending an award ceremony organized by a research center in Srinagar.

According to Kashmir Media Service, Mirwaiz was invited as the chief guest at the ceremony organized by the Tibyan Quranic Research Institute in the Saida Kadal area of Srinagar. The event aimed to honor young Islamic calligraphers and promote the rich tradition of Quranic calligraphy.

The event was set to be attended by scholars, ulema, and art enthusiasts from across the Kashmir Valley. Organizers expressed their disappointment, noting that Mirwaiz’s presence would have greatly inspired participants and honored the contributions of the awardees.

The decision to place Mirwaiz under house arrest drew criticism from various quarters, as it restricted his ability to participate in cultural and religious engagements. This is not the first-time authorities have restricted his movements, a recurring issue in the region’s complex political landscape.