SRINAGAR: Indian authorities have again placed senior All Parties Hurriyat Conference leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq under house arrest, obstructing his participation in an award ceremony organized by a research center in Srinagar.
The Kashmir media service reported that Mirwaiz was invited as the chief guest at the ceremony, hosted by the Tibyan Quranic research institute in the Saida Kadal area of Srinagar. The event aimed to honor young Islamic calligraphers and promote the tradition of Quranic calligraphy.
Scholars, Ulema, and art enthusiasts from across the Kashmir Valley were expected to attend the ceremony. Organizers expressed disappointment over Mirwaiz’s absence, noting that his presence would have inspired participants and honored the contributions of the awardees.
This incident underscores ongoing tensions in the region, as Mirwaiz Umar Farooq’s movements continue to be restricted by authorities.