Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, Kashmir's chief cleric, was placed under house arrest on Friday and barred from leading prayers at Jamia Masjid in Srinagar. This follows the Central government's ban on his group, Awami Action Committee, citing anti-national activities. The managing body of Jamia Masjid condemned the arrest, emphasizing it violates religious freedom, especially during the holy month of Ramzan.