India, June 7 -- Authorities in Srinagar on Saturday did not allow Eid-ul-Adha prayers at the Eidgah ground and the historic Jama Masjid in the old city.

The Anjuman Auqaf Jama Masjid, which manages the mosque, issued a statement saying, "Anjuman Auqaf Jama Masjid Srinagar deeply regrets to inform that the authorities have once again disallowed Eid-ul-Adha prayers at the Eidgah as well as at the historic Jama Masjid in Srinagar," reported news agency PTI.

The release stated that the gates of the mosque were closed and police personnel were deployed outside.

The statement further said that even the early morning Fajr prayers were not allowed.

Chief minister Omar Abdullah expressed disappointment over the restrictions. Speaking to repor...