Hurriyat (M) chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Wednesday condemned the use of force against devotees on Eid day in south Kashmir’s Anantnag town.
In a tweet, Mirwaiz said: “Strongly denounce use of force against Nimazees including women by the Armed forces in Eidgah.PDP-BJP govt has crossed all limits.Shame!”
Earlier, police had fired teargas shells inside the Eidgah at Janglat Mandi area of the town, following which several women fell unconscious.
Several devotees and cops were injured in ensuing clashes.