A local religious leader, Maulana Nasruddin expressed dismay over the situation, highlighting the historical significance of the Shahi Eidgah and the nearby historic Akhundji Mosque. The ban on Eid prayers at the Shahi Eidgah sparked a debate about religious freedom and preserving cultural heritage in Mehrauli. The APHC also expressed concerns over the outsourcing of contracts to exploit natural resources belonging to the people of IIOJK. The considered underdevelopment of IIOJK through the plundering of its natural resources serves as a tactic to uphold India’s illegal occupation of the territory. The APHC called on the international community to exert pressure on India to respect the rights of Kashmiris to their land and natural resources.
