Indian police arrest Hurriyat leaders in IoK as protests intensify

On Saturday, Indian forces massacred seven innocent civilians following a gunfight

ISLAMABAD: Indian forces on Monday arrested Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and Muhammad Yasin Malik as they defied restrictions during their attempts to lead a march towards Badami Bagh in Srinagar.

According to Kashmir Media Service (KMS), the call for the march was given by the Joint Resistance Leadership against the massacre carried out by Indian occupation forces in Pulwama.

The Hurriyet leaders were arrested along-with dozens of their supporters in Nigeen and Gawkadal areas.

Indian police have placed the entire Hurriyat leadership including Syed Ali Gilani and Muhammad Ashraf Sehrai either under house arrest or in jails to prevent them from leading the march.

The authorities imposed curfew-like restrictions in Srinagar and adjoining areas and used brute force on protesters to prevent the protest march.



Police and paramilitary forces put up barricades in various parts of Srinagar and on the roads leading to the headquarters.

Restrictions were imposed in several areas of Srinagar, especially in Khanyar, Rainawari, Nowhatta, Safakadal, Maharaj Gunj, Ram Munshibagh, Maisuma and Kralkhud.

Indian forces used brute force and fired teargas shells on the protesters. Clashes were reported between protesters and personnel of the forces in Maisuma and other areas.

Meanwhile, complete shutdown was observed on the third consecutive day in all districts of the Kashmir valley and in Khari, Bhadarwah, Doda, Thathri, Gandoh, Ramban, Kishtwar, Poonch and others areas of Jammu region.

All shops, business establishments, government offices and banks were closed while traffic was off the roads. The authorities suspended mobile internet and train services in the Indian occupied Kashmir valley.