Srinagar, May 09 (KNS): Kashmir’s chief Muslim cleric, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq today expressed deep anguish over ongoing conflict between India and Pakistan on Line of Control, stating that people from both sides of Kashmir are suffering immensely due to the hostile situation between the nations.

He urged both India and Pakistan to de-escalate the tensions and avoid treading the dangerous and destructive path.

In a post on X, Mirwaiz said: “As the threat of war intensifies and the loss of precious lives continues, deep sorrow and anxiety grips our hearts. Unfortunately, whenever tensions rise between India and Pakistan, the brunt which follows is primarily borne by the people of Jammu and Kashmir. Across the LOC, people are suffering immense hardships, as the loss of their lives, shelter and livelihood is seen only as collateral damage”.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

“I urge both the countries to urgently de-escalate and not to tread on this dangerous path, which can only lead to destruction,” he said.

Mirwaiz according to him was not allowed by authorities today to deliver Friday sermon at historic Jama Masjid.
“Though not allowed by authorities to go to Jama Masjid today, I join in spirit with every soul praying for "Aman-o-Amaan" . Let today’s Juma be a moment of collective duaa—asking Allah to protect us, avert further bloodshed, and guide us toward peace and wisdom,” Mirwaiz highlighted.(KNS