Pahalgam Attack: AIMPLB Suspends Waqf Protest In Wake Of J&K Terror Incident

The circular was issued by Dr Ilyas, directing the campaign's state and district conveners to immediately suspend all campaign activities for the next three days.

Representational Image | The All India Muslim Personal Law Board has decided to hold its protest against the Waqf Amendment Act for three days in solidarity with the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack.

Source : PTI

The All India Muslim Personal Law Board has decided on Wednesday to hold its protest against the Waqf Amendment Act for three days in solidarity with victims of the Pahalgam terror attack in J&K, which took place on Tuesday.

Dr. SQR Ilyas, National Convener of the Majlis-e-Amal for the Protection of Waqf under the AIMPLB, has strongly condemned the attack that claimed at least 28 people and left 20 others critically injured.

All India Muslim Personal Law Board Halts Protest program under the Save Waqf Campaign in Solidarity with Victims of Kashmir Terror Attack pic.twitter.com/N8YcDdoEBr

— All India Muslim Personal Law Board (@AIMPLB_Official) April 23, 2025

Dr Ilyas Issued Circular 

In a statement released by the All India Muslim Personal Law Board said, "Following the terrorist attack on tourists in Kashmir that claimed several lives and left many others critically injured, the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) has issued a condolence statement and decided to temporarily pause its ongoing protest programs. As a mark of solidarity with the bereaved families, the Board has suspended its campaign against the controversial amendments to the Waqf Act for three days."

"Dr. SQR Ilyas, National Convener of the Majlis-e-Amal for the Protection of Waqf under the AIMPLB, said in a statement that the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir, which resulted in the deaths of approximately 28 people and left 20 others critically injured, is deeply tragic and strongly condemnable," it added.

The circular was issued by Dr Ilyas, directing the campaign's state and district conveners to immediately suspend all campaign activities for the next three days, clarifying that it will resume following the three days.

"Therefore, the Board has decided to suspend its protest programs under the Waqf Protection Campaign for three days as an expression of mourning and sympathy for the victims' families. Dr. Ilyas issued a circular to the campaign's state and district conveners, instructing them to immediately pause all campaign activities for the next three days. He clarified that the campaign will resume as usual after this period, " the statement further read.