Srinagar: Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, the Chairman of the Hurriyat (M) was placed under house arrest just hours ahead of his sermon on the eve of Shab-e-Baraat.
Reports said that the Mirwaiz was placed under detention at his Nigeen residence.
Every year, after the Esha prayers on Baraat day, Mirwaiz delivers a sermon at the historic Jamia Masjid in Downtown Srinagar.
