Kashmiri separatist leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq claimed house arrest prevented him from leading Friday prayers at Srinagar's Jama Masjid for the third straight week. He expressed sorrow for the disappointed worshippers, including elderly, women, and children, who braved the cold to attend. Mirwaiz criticized authorities for their 'brute force' and disregard for the emotional impact on the Muslim community.
