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Mirwaiz Remains Under House Arrest, Criticizes Kashmir Situation
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 07 Nov 2026, 06:31 AM
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Kashmiri separatist leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq continues to be under house arrest for the sixth consecutive day. He was placed under detention after mentioning concerns about political prisoners and civil liberties in his Friday sermon.
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, a prominent Kashmiri separatist leader, remains under house arrest for the sixth consecutive day. Authorities detained him following his Friday sermon where he highlighted concerns regarding the treatment of political prisoners and the erosion of civil liberties in Jammu and Kashmir. He also referenced a recent report by the International Crisis Group that echoed these concerns, emphasizing the need for meaningful political engagement and reconciliation in the region.