Indian authorities have once more placed senior All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq under house arrest, blocking his participation in an award ceremony hosted by a research center in Srinagar.

The Kashmir media service reports that Mirwaiz was invited as the chief guest for the event, organized by the Tibyan Quranic Research Institute in the Saida Kadal area of Srinagar. The ceremony aimed to honor young Islamic calligraphers and celebrate the rich tradition of Quranic calligraphy, drawing scholars, Ulema, and art enthusiasts from across the Kashmir Valley.

Organizers voiced their disappointment, noting that Mirwaiz’s presence would have greatly inspired participants and recognized the contributions of the awardees.