SRINAGAR: Mirwaiz Kashmir, Umar Farooq was allowed to offer congregational prayers at the Jamia Masjid Srinagar after five months.
“Mirwaiz was permitted to leave his residence in Nigeen locality this afternoon,” reports said.
After departing his residence, Mirwaiz made his way to the Jamia Masjid in the Nowhatta area of the city and participated in the congregational Friday prayers.
Mirwaiz had been placed under house arrest since August 2019 following the abrogation of Article 370.
Although he was released in September last year after four years and allowed to pray at the Jamia Masjid for a few weeks, he was detained again amidst protests against the Israeli action in the Gaza Strip.
Mirwaiz had petitioned the Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court against restrictions on his movement.
On February 21, the court issued a “last and final opportunity” to the Union territory administration to respond to his petition.
