Kashmiri Shia Leader Stopped from Flying to Iran for Khamenei Funeral, Son Claims
New Delhi: A prominent Shia leader from Jammu and Kashmir was stopped from boarding a flight to Iran on Thursday, his son alleged.
Aga Syed Hassan Musavi, a Shia leader and executive member of the Hurriyat Conference, was prevented from travelling to Tehran by immigration officials at Delhi airport, according to his son Aga Muntazir Mehdi, a People's Democratic Party (PDP) legislator.
Mehdi told The Indian Express that his father had been invited to attend the funeral of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. However, the claim of Khamenei's death has not been independently verified by official sources in Iran or India.
“He was stopped by immigration officials in Delhi. They told him that he would be allowed to go only on the condition that he does not say anything against India’s official stance or talks about the arrests made in Kashmir,” Mehdi said.
The Indian government has not yet commented on the incident. Hurriyat Conference leaders have previously faced restrictions on travel, with the government citing security concerns and alleged involvement in separatist activities.
Kashmir has been a flashpoint between India and Pakistan since partition, with several political groups demanding independence or accession to Pakistan. The Indian government classifies some of these groups as separatist and has taken legal action against their leaders.
This incident comes amid heightened tensions in the region, though no official statement has been released by Iranian authorities regarding Khamenei's funeral arrangements.
