NO PRAYERS IN JAMIA AGAIN FOR 5TH CONSECUTIVE FRIDAY

Srinagar, Oct 15 (Only Kashmir): There were no prayers in historical Jamia Masjid and other major mosques in old city Friday in wake of the Curfew, reports and witnesses told. This is for the fifth consecutive Friday that there were no congregational prayers in the central Jamia masjid.

Reports said Jamia Masjid, in the heart of Srinagar’s old city, remained out of bounds for the people due to imposition of curfew despite a normal day called by Hurriyat Conference led by Syed Ali Shah Geelani.
Hundreds of CRPF and policemen, armed with sophisticated weapons, enforced strict restrictions in Nowhatta and adjoining areas including Rajouri Kadal, Gojwara and Bohrikadal, Mahraj Gunj they added.
Meanwhile Mirwaiz is still under house arrest.