Srinagar, July 31 -- After mainstream political leaders, Kashmir's chief cleric and Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Friday expressed deep concern over the unrest across the Line of Control (LoC), calling for dialogue, inclusive engagement and respect for the rights and dignity of people affected by the situation.
Mirwaiz was addressing the Friday congregation at the historic Jamia Masjid in old Srinagar.
"Today, as we gather in prayer, our thoughts and prayers are with our brothers and sisters on the other side of the Line of Control. We are deeply anguished by the continuing unrest and the tragic loss of precious lives during the past month and a half. Reports indicate that dozens of people have been killed, while som...