Srinagar, May 22 -- Mirwaiz Manzil Nigeen, on behalf of Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, has responded to recent media reports claiming that the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) Srinagar has filed an FIR against the Mirwaiz and his family regarding the land allotment of his residence in Nigeen. The reports suggest that if the allegations are proven, Mirwaiz's house and land will be confiscated, and he will be evicted.

As per the statement issued here, Mirwaiz Manzil Nigeen has stated that these claims are baseless and an attempt to malign and harass Mirwaiz Umar Farooq.

Mirwaiz has received no official intimation or notice regarding this matter, statement said adding that this is part of a continued campaign of misinformation and propaganda against the...