SRINAGAR: Government of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) has sealed the gates of Jamia Masjid Srinagar and denied permission to conduct the funeral prayers of Dr Ghulam Sibtain Masoodi, father-in-law of Mirwaiz Umar Farooq.
Dr Ghulam Sibtain Masoodi, a former physician, passed away at the age of 80 following a prolonged illness and he was father in ;aw of Hurriyat chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and brother of NC MLA Hasnain Masoodi.
After Masoodi’s death, it was announced that his funeral prayers will be offered at Jamia Masjid in Srinagar after Zuhr (afternoon) prayers and he will be later buried at his ancestral graveyard in Khrew, Pampore.
However, Mirwaiz’s office announced that authorities have sealed the gates of Jamia Masjid Srinagar and cordoned its surroundings.
“The authorities informed that the Namaz-e-Jinazah (funeral prayers) of Dr Ghulam Sibtain Masoodi will not be allowed at Jama Masjid,” it said.
The funeral prayers of the deceased will now be offered at Masjid Wazir Mohammad Khan Bagat Barzulla in uptown Srinagar at 2 pm, it announced.
Meanwhile, J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah condoled the demise of Masoodi.
“Inna Lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un. Sorry to hear about the demise of Dr Sibtain Masoodi Sb, father-in-law of Mirwaiz Umar Farooq. May Allah grant highest place in Jannat to Dr Masoodi. My condolences to the Mirwaiz & his loved ones,” Omar posted onX.
“Dr Sibtain Masoodi Sb was also the brother of my senior colleague @masoodi_hasnain. I send my heartfelt condolences to Justice (retd.) Masoodi Sb & his family,” he said.
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