Srinagar/Sep,2:Hurriyat (M) chief Mirwaiz Umar Farooq was placed under house arrest late last night to prevent him from leading Eid congregation at Eidgah.
A spokesman of the outfit said that a police party reached at the Nigeen residence of the Mirwaiz and placed him under detention.
However, Mirwaiz addressed the faithful who had arrived at the Eidgah for prayers over phone.
#EidMubarak It’s been 7 years since I was last allowed to offer Eidprayers.Addressed the faithful today at #Eidgah Srinagar over phone. pic.twitter.com/ffKZq4gxVb
— Mirwaiz Umar Farooq (@MirwaizKashmir) September 2, 2017