Formed in 1993, the Hurriyat Conference lost ground after the abrogation of Article 370, as the Centre launched a sustained crackdown on separatist groups.
Sri Sri, visiting Kashmir after seven years, expressed joy at returning and praised the Valley’s spiritual and cultural heritage as a symbol of coexistence.
The Hurriyat leader was put under house arrest at his Nigeen residence on August 5, 2019 -- the day the BJP-led Centre abrogated the provisions of Article 370.
Deepak Ratray and Bopinder, both in their 20s, were killed in a terrorist attack at a brick kiln in the Kelam area of south Kashmir's Kulgam district late on Friday evening.
