Administration claims it has information about possible anti-India protests, violent clashes on occasion
Administration claims it has information about possible anti-India protests, violent clashes on occasion
Jammu and Kashmir officials on Sunday clashed with the Jammu and Kashmir authorities and the Anjuman Auqaf Jamia Masjid, which looks after the historic Jamia Masjid, over the traditional Idgah site and the timing of Eid prayers at the grand mosque in Srinagar. Permission has been given for any congregational prayer at these places.
Official sources said that the Jammu and Kashmir authorities, for the third straight year, cannot allow Eid mass prayers at the traditional Idgah site and the historic Jamia Masjid in Srinagar, “regarding the anti-India protests and violent clashes on the occasion.” after input”. ,
The administration had proposed to Auqaf to offer Eid prayers on or before 7 am at Jamia Masjid, Nowhatta and categorically refused to allow any mass prayers at the Idgah, which has seen the largest gatherings in the past. Many of which have become anti-India. Oppose.
‘imposing conditions’
Auqaf, which looks after the 600-year-old grand mosque, accused the authorities of imposing “conditions” on Eid prayers at Jamia Masjid, including maintaining peace after the prayers. Auqaf had earlier announced to hold mass Eid prayers at 9.30 am, sources said, adding that Auqaf has decided not to extend the timing of Eid prayers as suggested by the administration.
The authorities have not formally announced their decision on whether or not to allow Eid prayers at Jamia Masjid.
Sources said the administration had “credible input on possible disruption and clashes at Jamia Masjid after Eid prayers”.
violence, stone pelting
According to the police, between 2016 and 2019, there were 11 cases of violence and stone pelting on Friday. Police sources said several security forces personnel were injured in the clashes.
The Jamia Masjid has been a total shutdown since the Center abolished the special constitutional post of Jammu and Kashmir in August 2019. However, the authorities allowed Ramadan prayers this year. The head priest of the mosque and Hurriyat President Mirwaiz Umar Farooq is also under house arrest for the same period. Auqaf had demanded the release of Mirwaiz on the occasion of Eid.
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti also condemned the move to continue Mirwaiz’s detention.
Ms. Mufti said, “Our holy grand mosque, Jama Masjid, is not obligated to Muslims even for Eid prayers, causing great pain and sorrow to the Muslims of J&K, as in the long custody of Mirwaiz Umar Farooq. is.” ,