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Naveed Iqbal
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Principal Correspondent, The Indian Express
Srinagar, New Delhi
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‘Every Friday I am put under house arrest’: Mirwaiz after being prevented to lead prayers at Jamia Masjid
By Naveed Iqbal Verified| The Indian Express Verified Mirwaiz Umar Farooq was on Friday again restricted from leaving his residence to lead congregational prayers at the Jamia Masjid. For over a year, the Mirwaiz has only occasionally been allowed to lead prayers at Jamia and has also approached the High Court of J&K and Ladakh against what he termed is an “arbitrary” detention. He has also accused authorities of “pressuring” him not to speak up.
‘Every Friday I am put under house arrest’: Mirwaiz after being prevented to lead prayers at Jamia Masjid
By Naveed Iqbal Verified| The Indian Express Verified Mirwaiz Umar Farooq was on Friday again restricted from leaving his residence to lead congregational prayers at the Jamia Masjid. For over a year, the Mirwaiz has only occasionally been allowed to lead prayers at Jamia and has also approached the High Court of J&K and Ladakh against what he termed is an “arbitrary” detention. He has also accused authorities of “pressuring” him not to speak up.
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The Indian Express
The Indian Express is a leading media company in India, operating under Indian Express Limited, which was founded in 1932. Headquartered in Noida, the company is currently owned by Viveck Goenka. It publishes a variety of newspapers and magazines across the country, with editions in major cities such as New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Chennai. The Indian Express Group offers several publications, including *The Indian Express*, *The Financial Express*, *Loksatta*, and *Jansatta*. It also produces magazines like *The Sunday Express*, *Lokprabha*, and *Screen*. The company has a strong digital presence with platforms like *IndianExpress.com* and *FinancialExpress.com*, along with regional sites. Known for its commitment to fearless journalism and editorial independence, the group has a significant reach, operating 32 national editions in English, Hindi, and Marathi.
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