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Sajjad Lone and Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Under House Arrest on Fathers' Death Anniversaries
PC chief, Mirwaiz put under ‘house arrest’ on death anniversaries of fathers
Hindustan Times
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Sajjad Lone, chairman of the People’s Conference, and Mirwaiz Umar Farooq were placed under house arrest on the death anniversaries of their fathers, Abdul Gani Lone and Mirwaiz Molvi Farooq, who were killed in 2002 and 1990, respectively. They condemned the restrictions, stating they were prevented from paying tributes at the Martyrs’ Graveyard in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir.
- 01Sajjad Lone's father, Abdul Gani Lone, was assassinated on May 21, 2002, while Mirwaiz Molvi Farooq was killed on the same date in 1990.
- 02Both leaders expressed their outrage on social media, stating their planned tributes were obstructed by police.
- 03PC spokesman Salman Bukhari criticized the house arrest, highlighting concerns about political freedoms and democratic engagement.
- 04Former J&K chief minister Mehbooba Mufti honored the sacrifices of both leaders, emphasizing their commitment to the Jammu and Kashmir cause.
- 05The house arrests occurred ahead of planned memorial gatherings at the Martyrs’ Graveyard, Eidgah, in Srinagar.
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Sajjad Lone, the chairman of the People’s Conference, and Mirwaiz Umar Farooq were placed under house arrest on May 21, the death anniversaries of their fathers, Abdul Gani Lone and Mirwaiz Molvi Farooq. Abdul Gani Lone was killed in 2002, while Mirwaiz Molvi Farooq was assassinated in 1990. Both leaders condemned their house arrest, stating they were prevented from paying tributes at the Martyrs’ Graveyard in Eidgah, Srinagar. Sajjad Lone expressed his frustrations on social media, revealing that police had restricted access to his planned memorial gathering. Similarly, Mirwaiz Manzil reported that access to the Mazar-e-Shuhada was also limited. PC spokesman Salman Bukhari criticized the government for these actions, stating that such restrictions raise serious concerns about democratic freedoms. Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti paid tribute to both leaders, acknowledging their sacrifices for the region and reaffirming the commitment to restoring constitutional rights and achieving lasting peace in Jammu and Kashmir.
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The house arrests of Sajjad Lone and Mirwaiz Umar Farooq highlight ongoing tensions regarding political expression and freedoms in Jammu and Kashmir.
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