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Mufti and Mirwaiz seek ban on Gurez tantra retreat
The Indian Express··19 Sept
Mehbooba Mufti and Mirwaiz Umar Farooq sought action against a Tantra in Silence retreat planned in Gurez Valley from September 24 to 27, 2026. Swami Dhyan Sumit is named as facilitator on the poster. Mufti said a similar Goa event was cancelled last year after police intervention. Grand mufti Nasir-ul-Islam asked Omar Abdullah to verify organisers and permissions.
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What It Means For You
- Anyone planning to attend the Gurez dates of September 24 to 27 still awaits any official ban or clearance.
- Local residents and visitors in Bandipore's Gurez belt are watching for a police or CM response.
- Organisers face public calls to disclose permissions before the LoC-area event proceeds.
What's Happening
- Mufti asked Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and the Jammu and Kashmir Police to intervene.
- Mirwaiz said a similar programme by the organisers was cancelled in Goa over promotional material.
- The poster frames the gathering as a meditation retreat inspired by Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh teachings.
Why Gurez Drew Objections
- Gurez sits on the Line of Control in Bandipore district.
- Mufti linked the organisers to Swami Dhyan Sumit and the Shree Rajneesh Foundation branding.
- The grand mufti's office asked officials to examine promotional material and permissions before allowing the programme.
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