Srinagar, Feb 13: Hurriyat Conference Chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Thursday welcomed the recent High Court ruling that made it clear that a passport cannot be denied to an individual solely because of their family members’ involvement in militancy.
The court emphasized that the decision to issue a passport must be based on the applicant’s actions rather than those of their relatives.
“The High Court’s judgment regarding issuance of travel documents raises hope among those denied passport for years based on their relationship, is welcome,” Mirwaiz said in a post on X.
“Thousands of people which includes the children and relations of militants, political prisoners, and leadership in jails including mine, have been denied this fundamental right, cutting them off from educational and vocational opportunities. I hope this decision will be honoured by the rulers of the day,” he added.
All the major mainstream political parties including the National Conference, Peoples Democratic Party, Peoples Conference, and Apni Party praised the High Court ruling.
Meanwhile, Mirwaiz said that he was again placed under house arrest ahead of Shab-e-Baraat (night of salvation). Mirwaiz was to lead prayers at the historic Jamia mosque on Shab-e-Baraat which is being observed Thursday night.
“In the meanwhile for the 6th consecutive year I have again been placed under house arrest ahead of Shab-e-Baraat today !,” Mirwaiz said.–(UNI)
