Srinagar, Dec. 28 -- Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Sunday condemned the house detention of political leaders, activists and student representatives who were scheduled to support a peaceful protest on the reservation issue today.

In a message posted on X, the Mirwaiz said the government's "default response" to every issue related to Kashmir has been the use of force, even when concerns are raised peacefully.

He said the students protesting were anxious about a reservation policy they see as unfair and a threat to their future. "The default response of those in authority to every issue in or about Kashmir is use of force, even if it is a peaceful sit-in by anxious students demanding justice," Mirwaiz said.

He also said that public concerns must...