Both factions of Hurriyat Conference likely to be banned under UAPA, say officials
The Hurriyat Conference came into existence in 1993 with 26 groups, including some pro-Pakistan and banned outfits such as the Jamaat-e-Islami, JKLF and the Dukhtaran-e-Millat. It also included the People's Conference and the Awami Action Committee headed by Mirwaiz Umer Farooq.
Aug 22, 2021, 16:17 PM IST
Terror funding case: Mirwaiz Umer Farooq appears before NIA again
The Mirwaiz came to the NIA headquarters under police protection and will be questioned on the matter of funding of his own party
Apr 09, 2019, 11:36 AM IST
NIA carries out raids on separatists, including Mirwaiz Umer Farooq in Kashmir
Besides these, the houses of JKLF leader Yaseen Malik, Shabir Shah, Ashraf Sehrai and Zaffar Bhat were also raided.
Feb 26, 2019, 10:37 AM IST
India summons Pakistan High Commissioner over phone call made to Kashmiri separatist leader
This is the first time that any minister of the Imran Khan-led Pakistan government has reached out directly to the Kashmiri separatist leadership.
Jan 30, 2019, 23:38 PM IST
Restrictions in Srinagar to thwart 'black day' protests
Authorities imposed restrictions in various areas here on Friday to prevent separatist-called protests to mark the Accession Day of Jammu and Kashmir to India.
Oct 27, 2017, 10:00 AM IST
Yasin Malik arrested ahead of NIA protest
Malik was released from Srinagar central jail on Friday.
Sep 09, 2017, 11:04 AM IST
Kashmiri separatist leaders to court arrest after NIA raids 11 places in Valley
Senior Kashmiri separatist leaders Syed Ali Geelani, Mirwaiz Umer Farooq and Muhammad Yasin Malik on Wednesday said the NIA raids would not deter them and they would court arrest at the headquarters of the anti-terror agency on September 9.
Sep 06, 2017, 19:32 PM IST
Hurriyat calls for shutdown in Kashmir Valley over leaders' arrest
Hurriyat leadership has called for a shutdown in the Kashmir Valley on Tuesday.
Jul 24, 2017, 18:20 PM IST
Terror funding in Kashmir: Son-in-law of Syed Ali Shah Geelani, 6 other separatist leaders arrested by NIA
National Investigating Agency (NIA) has arrested seven Kashmiri separatist leaders, including son-in-law of separatist Syed Ali Shah Geelani, for allegedly funding terror groups in Jammu and Kashmir.
Jul 24, 2017, 14:27 PM IST
Restrictions in Srinagar to prevent separatist protests
Srinagar District Magistrate Farooq Ahmad Lone said restrictions under section 144 CrPc were imposed in areas falling under the jurisdiction of seven police stations -- Rainawari, Khanyar, Nowhatta, M.R.Gunj, Safa Kadal, Maisuma and Ram Munshibagh.
Jul 21, 2017, 13:04 PM IST
Curfew-like restrictions imposed in parts of Srinagar
Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir imposed restrictions in parts of the city on Friday to scuttle separatist-called protests.
Jul 14, 2017, 10:27 AM IST
J&K police halves security of separatist Mirwaiz Umar Farooq from 16 to 8 personnel
Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday downgraded the security cover given to senior separatist leader, Mirwaiz Umer Farooq.
Jul 05, 2017, 23:12 PM IST
Restrictions imposed in Srinagar to prevent protests called by separatists
The authorities in Jammu and Kashmir imposed restrictions in parts of Srinagar city on Sunday to prevent separatist-called protests.
Jul 02, 2017, 10:35 AM IST
Jammu and Kashmir: Yasin Malik arrested in Srinagar
A spokesman of the Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front said Yasin Malik was arrested from his residence in Maisuma area.
Jun 24, 2017, 10:41 AM IST
Senior separatist leader Mirwaiz calls officer's lynching 'brutal act'
"Deeply disturbed and condemn the brutal act at Nowhatta," the Mirwaiz tweeted about the Thursday killing of Deputy Superintendent of Police Muhammad Ayub Pandit outside Jamia Masjid in Nowhatta area.
Jun 23, 2017, 15:05 PM IST
Mirwaiz put under house arrest in Srinagar
Authorities on Tuesday put Hurriyat leader Mirwaiz Umer Farooq along with his secretary advocate Shahid-ul-Islam under house arrest in Srinagar, police said.
Jun 13, 2017, 13:36 PM IST
Separatist leaders Syed Ali Geelani, Mirwaiz Umer Farooq, Muhammad Yasin Malik arrested
Police on Thursday arrested separatist leaders Syed Ali Geelani, Mirwaiz Umer Farooq and Muhammad Yasin Malik here after they tried to stage a protest.
Mar 16, 2017, 14:49 PM IST
Separatists put under house arrest in Srinagar
Mirwaiz Umer was scheduled to lead a protest march after the Friday prayers in the Nowhatta area of old city Srinagar.
Mar 10, 2017, 12:05 PM IST
Curfew imposed in parts of Srinagar to prevent protest march called by separatists
Authorities on Friday imposed curfew in parts of Srinagar to prevent a protest march called by the separatists, officials said.
Nov 11, 2016, 09:19 AM IST
Mirwaiz Umer Farooq in house arrest, Yasin Malik moved to jail
Ahead of Friday`s separatist called protest here, authorities on Thursday placed Hurriyat leader Mirwaiz Umer Farooq under house arrest and arrested JKLF leader Muhammad Yasin Malik and shifted to jail.
Nov 10, 2016, 20:12 PM IST
