Srinagar, March 6 -- Kashmir's chief cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, who claimed that he has been placed under house arrest, on Friday said wars and violence are man-made catastrophes that lead to the loss of countless innocent lives.
He also expressed deep concern over the continued restrictions in the Valley, particularly on a Friday during the holy month of Ramzan.
In a post on X, Mirwaiz said that in these greatly blessed days, when thousands of people come to mosques seeking blessings and guidance, the pulpit of the historic Jamia Masjid remains silent while all lanes and by-lanes leading to the mosque have been barricaded.
He described the situation as "very sad and unfortunate."Mirwaiz said that the sorrow being felt in Kashmir today ...