Not Allowed to Offer Fatiha at Martyrs’ Graveyard — Omar Abdullah Questions Administration
Srinagar (Jammu & Kashmir) : Jammu and Kashmir’s Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has leveled serious allegations against the administration, stating that he was not allowed to visit the martyrs’ graveyard to offer fatiha (prayers). He claimed that on Monday morning, he and several of his associates were placed under house arrest.
Speaking to the media, Omar Abdullah said, “We were not allowed to come here (the martyrs’ graveyard) yesterday to offer fatiha. Everyone was confined to their homes early in the morning. I informed the control room that I wanted to come here and pray, and within minutes, a bunker was placed outside my house.”
He further stated that even today, attempts were made to prevent him and his supporters from visiting the graveyard. He questioned, “Under which law are we being stopped from coming here today? We are not anyone’s slaves. We will come here whenever we wish and remember these martyrs.”
The National Conference leader’s remarks come at a time when restrictions on political activities and the movement of leaders in Kashmir continue to face criticism.
He also reiterated that remembering the sacrifices of martyrs is the right of every citizen, and the government has no authority to impose restrictions on such acts.
