𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐏𝐃𝐏 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐖𝐚𝐪𝐟 𝐀𝐜𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐫

Srinagar, Apr 11: Police on Friday stopped a protest march organized by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) against the recently enacted Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, by setting up barricades outside the party’s headquarters near Sher-e-Kashmir Park and restricting the demonstrators within the premises.

Led by PDP General Secretary Khurshid Alam, a sizable group of party members gathered to oppose the Act, which was recently passed by Parliament. As they attempted to proceed towards the city centre, police intervened and closed the office gates, limiting the protest to the party compound.

Protesters held placards with slogans like “We reject the Waqf Bill” and “NC’s silence is criminal,” calling for the Act’s repeal. The protest concluded peacefully after a short demonstration.

Addressing the media, Khurshid Alam said the protest was intended to be peaceful but was restricted by the police. “We wanted to voice our opposition to the Waqf Bill, which was passed during the night without consensus. Society at large rejects it,” he stated.

He also criticized the National Conference (NC) for its inaction, saying, “The BJP’s stance towards Muslims is unfortunate, but the NC’s silence is equally troubling. They are misleading the public.”