Kashmir’s chief cleric Moulvi Umar Farooq at grand Mosque in old Srinagar after he was released from his continous detention since 8 July. Photos: Faisal Khan

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq addresses a gathering at historic Jamia Masjid on Friday.

People listen to Mirwaiz Umar Farooq who was disallowed by the authorities to offer Friday prayers at Jamia masjid for five consecutive months.

Mirwaiz addresses a gathering in old Srinagar after Friday prayers.

People protest against the continuous detention of pro-freedom leadership on Friday in old Srinagar.

Police detains chairman JKLF Yasin Malik outside his house on Friday.

CRPF men gear up to post-Friday prayer protests in downtown area of Srinagar.

Youth engage government forces (not in picture) during a post-Friday prayer protest march in old Srinagar.