Mirwaiz calls for release of all Kashmiri political detainees
Srinagar: All Parties Hurriyat Conference senior leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has expressed concern over the deteriorating health of member of Indian parliament and head of Awami Ittehad Party Engineer Rasheed and called for his release and other political detainees from Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir.
According to Kashmir Media Service, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq in a post on X said, “Concerned by media reports of deteriorating health of Engineer Rasheed, now shifted to hospital. Also the news report that Tihar jail authorities have arbitrarily withdrawn phone calls and e-mulaqat facilities (video call) to political prisoners in custody of Indian National Investigation Agency, is very distressing.”
He also expressed concern over the health condition of other political prisoners. “Besides reports of health conditions of many political prisoners, especially the elderly in jails, is a matter that worries not just their families but all people. The policy of severity in dealing with Kashmiris is a zero sum game,” he added.
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq urged the Indian government to release all political prisoners, including the leadership, lawyers, civil society members, media persons and youth and at least while they are in jails to respect and restore their rights as per the law.
He further said that it was the responsibility of the elected government to work on fulfilling the commitments made in the poll manifesto.
