Mirwaiz welcomes HC ruling on passports

Srinagar, Feb 13: Jamia Masjid Head cleric, Mirwaz Umar Farooq on Thursday welcomed the High Court’s ruling on the issue of passports and also denounced his house arrest ahead of Shab-e-Baraat.
In a post on X Mirwaiz, said, “The High Court’s judgment regarding issuance of travel documents raises hope among those denied passports for years on the basis of their relationship, is welcome. Thousands of people, including the children and relations of militants, political prisoners and leadership in jails including mine, have been denied this fundamental right, cutting them off from educational and vocational opportunities. I hope this decision will be honoured by the rulers of the day.”
“In the meanwhile for the 6th consecutive year I have again been placed under house arrest ahead of Shab-e-Baraat today!” he wrote. (KNO)