<p>The call for prayers was given by Syed Ali Shah Geelani, chairman of hard line faction of Hurriyat Conference on Thursday. Police said the call was largely ignored by people. <br /><br />Geelani, placed under house arrest, was released and he offered the prayers at Batamaloo. “Osama is a martyr who fought against American oppression,” he said. After the prayers, anti-US demonstrations were also held.</p>
<p>The call for prayers was given by Syed Ali Shah Geelani, chairman of hard line faction of Hurriyat Conference on Thursday. Police said the call was largely ignored by people. <br /><br />Geelani, placed under house arrest, was released and he offered the prayers at Batamaloo. “Osama is a martyr who fought against American oppression,” he said. After the prayers, anti-US demonstrations were also held.</p>
