Jammu and Kashmir: 10 Youths Arrested for ‘Vitiating Peaceful Atmosphere’ Outside Srinagar’s Jamia Masjid During Friday Prayers

Ten youths were arrested on charges of vitiating peaceful atmosphere outside the historic Jamia Masjid here during the congregational payers a day earlier, police said on Saturday.

Srinagar's Historic Jamia Masjid (File Image)

Srinagar, September 23: Ten youths were arrested on charges of vitiating peaceful atmosphere outside the historic Jamia Masjid here during the congregational payers a day earlier, police said on Saturday. "10 Hooligans arrested for trying to vitiate peaceful atmosphere outside Jamia Masjid Yesterday after Friday prayers. They shall be booked under relevant section of law," Srinagar Police wrote in a post on X. Jammu and Kashmir Separatist Leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Released After 4 Years of House Arrest, Cries During Friday Sermon at Jamia Masjid (Watch Video)

Police urged the public not to indulge in such acts. Sources said the youths were arrested for sloganeering after the Friday prayers at the grand mosque. India Lets out Kashmir Separatist Leader from House Arrest

Some youths raised slogans when Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq came out of the grand mosque after offering the congregational prayers following his release from over four years of house arrest.

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