People’s Conference chief Sajad Lone imposed house arrest on the anniversary of his father’s death

Jammu and Kashmir People’s Conference (JKPC) President Sajad Lone. File | Photo credit: PTI

People’s Conference chairman Sajad Gani Lone has imposed house arrest on the 24th anniversary of his father’s death, the party said on Thursday (May 21, 2026).

Abdul Gani Lone was shot dead by terrorists on May 21, 2002 while leaving a Hurriyat Conference rally held to pay tribute to Mirwaiz Moulvi Mohammad Farooq, who was also shot dead by gunmen on the same day 12 years ago.

“The Jammu and Kashmir People’s Conference strongly condemns the house arrest of its President and Handwara MLA Sajad Gani Lone on the death anniversary of Shaheed Abdul Gani Lone,” the party said in a statement.

It termed the house arrest of the party president and Handwara MLA as undemocratic.

“Such actions harm public sentiment and weaken democratic values,” the party said.

Published – 21 May 2026 09:04 IST