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Srinagar, April 6: Authorities today once again placed Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir, Dr. Moulvi Muhammad Umar Farooq, under house arrest, preventing him from attending an award ceremony organized by the Tibyan Quranic Research Institute of te at Saida Kadal Srinagar
Mirwaiz was invited as the chief guest at the ceremony, which aimed to honour young Islamic calligraphers and promote the rich tradition of Quranic calligraphy. The event was was to be attended by scholars, ulema, and art enthusiasts from across the Valley.
His continued detention and restrictions on his religious and social responsibilities, especially during such significant occasions, are deeply regrettable and hurt the sentiments of the people. The organizers expressed their disappointment, stating that Mirwaiz’s presence would have greatly inspired the participants and honoured the contributions of the awardees.(KNS)
