Srinagar, Feb 09 (KNO):Chairman of Awami Action Committee and Kashmir's chief cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Sunday expressed concern over deteriorating health of parliamentarian from North Kashmir Er Rashid and withdrawal of phone call and e-mulaqat facilities to the political prisoners lodged at Tihar Jail in New Delhi.
In a post on X, Mirwaiz wrote: “Concerned by media reports of deteriorating health of Engineer Rashid, now shifted to hospital . Also the news report that Tihar jail authorities have arbitrarily withdrawn phone call and e-mulaqat facilities (video call) to political prisoners in custody of NIA , is very distressing.”
“Besides reports of health condition 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 wrote.
Appealing Centre to release all political prisoners, Mirwaiz, wrote: “Once again urge the Government of India to release all political prisoners including the leadership,lawyers, civil society members, media personnel and youth and at least while they are in jails to respect and restore their rights as per the law.”
Reminding the Omar Abdullah led government to full the promises it made in its election manifesto, Mirwaiz wrote: “Also it is the responsibility of the elected government in J&K to honour its commitment in its manifesto and work for the release and relief of these prisoners.”—(KNO)