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Mirwaiz Prevented from Delivering Special Speech at Srinagar Mosque

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Mirwaiz Prevented from Delivering Special Speech at Srinagar Mosque

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, who was expected to lead congregational prayers at Srinagar’s Jamia Masjid on Friday, was not allowed to leave his residence yet again. The management committee of the mosque had announced on February 7 that Mirwaiz would address people at the grand mosque on February 9. His special sermon was meant to mark Shab-e-Mehraj at Jamia Masjid, an auspicious occasion in the Islamic calendar. The Anjumam Auqaf Jama Masjid committee said that early Friday, a contingent of police vehicles was stationed outside his residence and he was detained.…

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Haldwani: 4 Killed, Over 100 Injured in Communal Violence; Schools Shut, Internet Suspended

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Haldwani: 4 Killed, Over 100 Injured in Communal Violence; Schools Shut, Internet Suspended

Communal tension gripped Haldwani on Thursday evening after violence broke out over the demolition of an “illegally built” madrasa Communal tension gripped the Haldwani area of Nainital district on Thursday evening after violence broke out in Banbhoolpura over the demolition of an “illegally built” madrasa, officials familiar with the matter said. The district magistrate of the district has imposed a curfew in Banbhoolpura. A ‘shoot-at-sight’ order has also been issued against the rioters. Vehicles set on fire by miscreants over the demolition of an “illegally built” madrasa at Banbhoolpura area…

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