Kashmir's chief cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, after a month of restrictions, delivered a Friday sermon at Srinagar's Jamia Masjid, condemning the Pahalgam massacre and honoring the victims. He recalled his father's assassination and expressed solidarity with the bereaved families. Mirwaiz lauded Kashmiris' hospitality, highlighting locals' efforts to help victims, including the sacrifice of Adil Hussain.
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