Srinagar, Feb 13 (KNO): Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Thursday welcomed the Jammu and Kashmir high court judgement to issue passport to relatives of militants, stating that it raises hope among those who have been denied passports for years
In a post on X, Mirwaiz, as per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) said that the high court's judgment regarding issuance of travel documents raises hope among those denied passport for years on the basis of their relationship, is welcome.
"Thousands of people which includes the children and relations of militants, political prisoners and leadership in jails including mine, have been denied this fundamental right, cutting them off from educational and vocational opportunities. I hope this decision will be honoured by the rulers of the day," he said.
He also said that he has again been placed under house arrest ahead of Shab-e-Baraat for the 6th consecutive year today—(KNO)