Doctors sound alarm over deteriorating health of Bilal Siddiqui in Jail
Srinagar: Doctors have raised serious concern over the deteriorating health condition of illegally detained Kashmiri Hurriyat leader Bilal Siddiqui, who has been languishing in Srinagar Central Jail for the past three years.
According to Kashmir Media Service, Bilal Siddiqui, a staunch advocate of the Kashmiris’ right to self-determination, is reportedly suffering from a severe kidney infection and a debilitating musculoskeletal condition. The condition is said to cause excruciating pain, inflammation, and loss of mobility. Despite visible symptoms and repeated pleas, jail authorities have failed to provide him with timely and adequate medical treatment.
A local physician who examined his reports warned that continued denial of proper medical care could lead to permanent damage or prove life-threatening. “Bilal Siddiqui requires immediate hospitalization. Neglecting his condition further can cause irreversible complications,” the doctor stated.
Friends, family members, and supporters of Bilal Siddiqui have urged media, legal forums, and international human rights organizations to intervene immediately to secure proper medical treatment for him. They are also demanding an independent review of his detention and legal proceedings, which they term arbitrary and politically motivated.
“This is not just a legal matter—it has become a humanitarian emergency,” said a close associate of the ailing leader. “Bilal Siddiqui has always stood for the Kashmiri people’s dignity and their UN-recognized right to self-determination. Now, we must raise our voice for him.”
