Srinagar, May 22 -- Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Dr. Moulvi Muhammad Umar Farooq, while speaking at the Friday congregation at the historic Jamia Masjid Srinagar, said "Today, as we gather at this historic pulpit of Jama Masjid, our hearts are filled with pain and disappointment that we were once again not allowed to visit Mazar e shuhuda Eidgah to pay tribute to our beloved leaders and the martyrs.

In a statement issued to KNS, Mirwaiz said Thirty-six years have passed since the martyrdom of Shaheed-e-Millat Mirwaiz Molvi Muhammad Farooq (RA) and the Hawal massacre of 21 May 1990, yet the wounds remain fresh in our hearts. His absence is more and more keenly felt.

These past thirty-six years, have been very tough on Kashmir witnessing tragedies, ...