Connect with us

JAMMU & KASHMIR

Restrictions, shutdown against PSA on Malik cripple normal life in Valley | KNO

Friday prayers barred at Jamia Masjid for 2nd straight week, Geelani, Mirwaiz remain under house detention

Published

on

kno news

Srinagar, March 08 (KNO) : A complete shutdown was on Friday observed across the Valley to protest against the arrest of JKLF Chief Muhammad Yasin Malik and his shifting to Kotbalwal jail under Public Safety Act (PSA). In view of the shutdown call, the district administration Srinagar had also imposed restrictions in Srinagar areas today to thwart any protests. The shutdown call was given by Joint Resistance Leadership (JRL) comprising Syed Ali Geelani and Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Farooq against arrest spree including arrest of Malik, attack of JK’s special status and ban on Jamaat-e-Islami. According to KNO Correspondent, all the shops, business establishments and private offices remained closed today while as the traffic was also thin on the roads. Besides, eyewitnesses said a large confinement of police and paramilitary troopers were deployed on roads in Srinagar since the wee hours of this morning who had also erected concertina wires on the roads, blocking vehicular as well as pedestrians’ movement. Moreover, amid restrictions, authorities barred Muslims from offering mandatory Friday congregational prayers here at historic Jamia Masjid. For the second consecutive week, the four gates of historic Jamia Masjid in Old City area of Nowhatta remained locked, local sources said. Hurriyat Conference (M) Chairman, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq who also addresses Friday congregational prayers at Jamia Masjid was also placed under house detention on Thursday evening. “For the 2nd consecutive week mandatory Friday Prayers barred at #JamaMasjid Srinagar by the ruling regime. Restrictions Imposed in #ShareKhaas, People caged in homes, leadership either under #HouseArrest or jailed under PSA,” Mirwaiz tweeted.(KNO)

Trending

TOP STORIES5 hours ago

Refrain from disclosing identity of children in need of care, protection: CWC Sgr | KNO

TOP STORIES5 hours ago

Tragedy Strikes Again: Minor Girl Mauled to Death by Leopard in Budgam Village, 2nd Attack in Past 17 Days | KNO

TOP STORIES5 hours ago

Man jumps into river Jhelum near Zaina Kadal | KNO

TOP STORIES7 hours ago

Illegally acquired property of notorious drug peddler attached in Bla: Police | KNO

TOP STORIES7 hours ago

ADGP L&O reviews preparedness for upcoming elections | KNO

TOP STORIES7 hours ago

HMT Zainakote residents protest against power paucity in Ramadan | KNO

TOP STORIES7 hours ago

Missing girl from Chasana, Reasi recovered within 2 days: Police | KNO

TOP STORIES7 hours ago

HMT Zainakote residents decry contaminated water supply during Ramadan | KNO

TOP STORIES7 hours ago

Budgam residents concerned over deteriorating road conditions | KNO

TOP STORIES7 hours ago

Congress leader Harbans Bral joins BJP in Jammu | KNO

TOP STORIES7 hours ago

Shopian, Pir Panjal residents demand reopening of Mughal Road for traffic | KNO

TOP STORIES7 hours ago

Dry, hollow chinar trees risk lives of students, people in Ganderbal’s Saloora | KNO

TOP STORIES7 hours ago

Ten Injured as vehicle plunges into gorge in Poonch | KNO

TOP STORIES7 hours ago

‘Don’t be fooled’: Omar cautions against believing AFSPA repeal promises | KNO

TOP STORIES7 hours ago

J&K’s avian diversity surges: Study identifies 592 bird species | KNO

TOP STORIES7 hours ago

Aqua Cycle: A new attraction in Srinagar's Dal Lake draws tourists, locals | KNO

TOP STORIES7 hours ago

Jammu comes to standstill as commercial vehicles remain off the road on the strike call of transporters | KNO

Copyright © 2021