Authorities continued to disallow congregational Friday prayers at the historic Jamia Masjid for the 18th consecutive week by imposing strict curbs in various parts of old Srinagar. Residents of Nowhatta said that nobody was allowed to proceed towards Jamia to offer Friday prayers. “The main entrance gate leading to the masjid was locked. The entrance gate of Jamia Masjid was also locked,” witnesses said. Continuous siege of Jamia Masjid since July 8 has evoked widespread condemnation from various quarters. Hurriyat Conference (M) believes that the practice to disallow prayers at…
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