Srinagar May 5 (IANS) Authorities on Friday placed Huriyat leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq under house arrest to prevent him from participating in protests.
Umar Farooq has been confined to his uptown Nigeen residence here a police official said. The head cleric was set to lead post Friday prayer protests in Srinagar s old city.
The Huriyat Conference called for protests against Thursday s massive search operation in Shopian district by security forces.
Separatists have alleged that during the search operation villagers were assaulted and property was damaged by the security forces.
--IANS
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Mirwaiz Umar Farooq in house arrest
