Jammu and Kashmir MP Abdul Rashid Sheikh alias Engineer Rashid speaks in the Lok Sabha
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The Awami Ittehad Party (AIP) on Saturday moved an interim bail application for jailed party chief and Member of Parliament Engineer Rashid, in view of the critical health condition of his father in a Srinagar hospital. Meanwhile, ruling National Conference (NC) president Dr. Farooq Abdullah also demanded his release.

“An interim bail application has been filed before the competent court, seeking permission for Mr. Rashid to visit his critically ill father. We are hopeful that the Hon’ble Court will take a compassionate and humanitarian view of the situation, considering the gravity and urgency involved,” said AIP chief spokesperson Inam Un Nabi.

Published – April 19, 2026 04:05 am IST