SRINAGAR, May 21, 2026 : The Jammu & Kashmir People’s Conference on Thursday claimed that its president and Handwara MLA Sajad Gani Lone was placed under house arrest on the 24th death anniversary of his father, senior separatist leader Abdul Gani Lone.
Abdul Gani Lone was assassinated by terrorists on May 21, 2002, shortly after attending a Hurriyat Conference rally organised to pay tributes to Mirwaiz Moulvi Mohammad Farooq, who was also killed by militants on the same date twelve years earlier.
In an official statement, the People’s Conference strongly condemned the alleged house arrest of Sajad Gani Lone, terming the action “undemocratic” and insensitive on an emotionally significant day for the family and supporters.
“The Jammu & Kashmir People’s Conference strongly condemns the house arrest of its President and MLA Handwara, Sajad Gani Lone, on the death anniversary of Shaheed Abdul Gani Lone,” the party stated.
The party further said that such measures hurt public sentiments and weaken democratic values.
No official statement regarding the alleged house arrest had been issued by the authorities at the time of reporting.
The development has sparked political reactions in the Valley, with party workers and supporters expressing concern over restrictions imposed on political activities and commemorative gatherings.
