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Kashmir parties urge authorities to release Baramulla MP Rashid
Political leaders across Kashmir are calling for the release of Lok Sabha member Engineer Rashid. His father is critically ill and on ventilator support in a Srinagar hospital. Parties emphasize compassion and humanitarian grounds for his release. Rashid, currently in jail, won the Lok Sabha election while incarcerated. His interim bail period recently ended.
J&K CM, Mufti seek probe into Ganderbal encounter killing
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and opposition leader Mehbooba Mufti have called for an investigation into the death of Rashid Ahmad Mughal. Mughal's family stated he was not a militant. The Army reported eliminating a terrorist during an operation. Mughal's family filed a complaint with the police.
Court grants custody parole to Engineer Rashid to attend Parliament budget session
Delhi's Patiala House Court on Saturday allowed Baramulla MP Abdul Rashid Sheikh alias Engineer Rashid to attend the upcoming parliament budget session in custody. Baramulla MP sought an interim bail or custody parole to attend the Parliament Session scheduled to commence from January 28 till April 2.
Jailed J&K MP Engineer Rashid to sit on two-day hunger strike in Tihar ahead of Gandhi Jayanti
Jailed Baramulla MP Sheikh Abdul Rashid announced a two-day hunger strike in Tihar jail, starting October 1, to highlight Gandhi's non-violence principle. In a letter to 'Bapu', he expressed anguish over Kashmir's situation, criticising "draconian policies" and the branding of Kashmiris as anti-national, asserting non-violence is crucial.
Delhi Court allows jailed MP Engineer Rashid to vote in Vice Presidential election on September 9
Engineer Rashid, the Lok Sabha MP from Baramulla, has been granted permission by a Delhi court to vote in the upcoming Vice Presidential election. Rashid is currently jailed in Tihar under UAPA charges related to a 2017 terror funding case. The court's decision follows a previous grant of custody parole for Rashid to attend the Parliament session.
Delhi HC seeks NIA response on jailed MP Abdul Rashid’s plea against terror funding charges
The Delhi High Court has sought the NIA's response to Baramulla MP Abdul Rashid Sheikh's plea challenging the charges framed against him in a terror funding case. Rashid, currently jailed since 2019, is accused of funding separatists and terror groups. The court has also requested the trial court records and scheduled a further hearing for October 6.
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Operation Sindoor discussion: Rahul Gandhi's "blood of Pahalgam victims" remarks expunged
During the Lok Sabha discussion on Operation Sindoor, portions of Rahul Gandhi's speech were removed from the record. Gandhi criticized the government and Narendra Modi. He blamed Modi for the Pahalgam attack. Other MPs' remarks, including those of Abdul Rashid, Saayoni Ghosh, and A Raja, were also expunged. The Rajya Sabha is scheduled to continue the discussion on Operation Sindoor.
Baramulla MP Engineer Rashid granted custody parole to attend monsoon session of Parliament
Engineer Rashid, the Lok Sabha MP, has been granted custody parole. A Delhi court allowed him to attend the monsoon session of Parliament. Rashid is currently jailed in Tihar since 2019. The NIA arrested him under UAPA in a 2017 terror funding case. He had requested interim bail or custody parole.
Delhi court reserves order on Engineer Rashid's plea to attend Parliament
A Delhi court has reserved its order until July 21 on Engineer Rashid's plea to attend the upcoming monsoon session of Parliament. Rashid, the Baramulla MP, seeks interim bail or custody parole to fulfill his parliamentary duties. He has been in Tihar jail since 2019, arrested by the NIA under UAPA in connection with a 2017 terror funding case.
Delhi court dismisses Engineer Rashid's bail plea in terror funding case
A Delhi court denied bail to Jammu and Kashmir MP Engineer Rashid in a terror funding case. Rashid, imprisoned since 2019 under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, sought custody parole to attend Lok Sabha sessions. The court ruled against it, emphasizing Rashid's status as an MP doesn't exempt him from imprisonment rigors.
NIA conducts raids at 10 locations in Jammu over infiltration cases
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is raiding 10 locations in Jammu over infiltration cases. The NIA opposes Baramulla MP Abdul Rashid Sheikh's plea for interim bail to attend the Parliament session. They argue his MP status does not exempt him from detention and fear he might influence witnesses. Sheikh’s plea hearing is tomorrow.
Delhi HC lists Engineer Rashid's plea to attend Parliament for March 25
The Delhi High Court has scheduled a hearing on March 25 for Jammu and Kashmir MP Engineer Rashid's plea to attend Parliament. The NIA has opposed interim bail, stating he has no right to attend while in custody and could influence witnesses. Rashid faces charges of terror funding under the UAPA.
Engineer Rashid can't be allowed to use legislator status for reprieve: NIA to Delhi HC
The NIA opposed custody parole for detained J&K MP Sheikh Abdul Rashid to attend Lok Sabha proceedings, citing severe charges under the UAPA. Rashid, who won against Omar Abdullah in 2024, has been in Tihar Jail since 2019 for alleged terror funding.
Delhi High Court issues notice to NIA on MP Engineer Rashid's plea seeking permission to attend Parliament
The Delhi High Court has issued a notice to the NIA regarding Baramulla MP Abdul Rashid Sheikh's plea to attend the ongoing Parliament session. Rashid, accused in a terror case, earlier had his custodial parole plea rejected by a special NIA Court and now seeks interim bail or custody parole.
Delhi HC issues notice to NIA on plea of Baramulla MP Engineer Rashid seeking parole to attend Parliament sessions
The Delhi High Court has issued a notice to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) regarding Baramulla MP Abdul Rashid Sheikh's request to attend the current Parliament session. Rashid, who is in judicial custody over a terror funding case, seeks temporary bail or parole. His previous request was denied by the special NIA Court.
Decide Engineer Rashid's bail plea expeditiously: Delhi HC to NIA court
The Delhi High Court has urged the Patiala House Court to quickly decide on the bail plea of J&K MP Abdul Rashid Sheikh, implicated in a terror funding case. Rashid, imprisoned since 2019, is accused of financing separatists and terror groups in Jammu and Kashmir.
In Lok Sabha, Engineer Rashid seeks probe into civilian deaths
Sheikh Abdul Rashid, the jailed Baramulla MP, attended the Lok Sabha on a three-day custodial parole and called for a probe into civilian killings in Kashmir. Rashid, who defeated Omar Abdullah and Sajjad Gani Lone, also urged for better road access in remote areas.
Delhi HC reserves order on Engineer Rashid' s plea for custody parole to attend Parliament
The Delhi High Court has reserved its judgement on jailed MP Rashid Engineer's plea for custody parole to attend the Parliament session. The NIA opposed the plea, citing lack of specific purpose and security concerns, while Rashid's counsel argued for the necessity of his representation in Parliament.
Delhi High Court reserves order on Engineer Rashid' s plea for custody parole to attend Parliament
The Delhi High Court reserved judgement on jailed MP Rashid Engineer's plea seeking custody parole to attend the Parliament session. The National Investigation Agency opposed the plea, citing security concerns and lack of a specific purpose for the request. Rashid's counsel argued for the necessity of parliamentary representation for his constituency.
Delhi High Court issues notice to NIA on Engineer Rashid's bail plea in 2017 terror-funding case
The Delhi High Court issued a notice to the NIA on MP Engineer Rashid's bail plea in the 2017 Jammu and Kashmir terror-funding case. Rashid requested to expedite his bail decision to attend the upcoming budget session. The trial court had previously rejected his bail application, citing jurisdiction issues.
Delhi court defers Engineer Rashid bail plea, says now he is MP, will have to consider jurisdiction
Additional Sessions Judge Chander Jit Singh had on September 10 granted interim bail to Rashid, alias Engineer Rashid, to enable him to campaign for the Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections while deferring the order on his regular bail plea.
Engineer Rashid calls for Kashmir issue's resolution, seeks people's support
Baramulla MP Sheikh Abdul Rashid, also known as Engineer Rashid, arrived in Kashmir Valley and warned the BJP to resolve the Kashmir issue or face consequences. He criticized Modi's 'naya Kashmir' initiative and challenged other political leaders on Article 370. His statements have intensified anti-BJP sentiments among other parties.
Omar Abdullah, Mehbooba Mufti have ruined Kashmir: Engineer Rashid
Baramulla MP Engineer Rashid was released from Tihar Jail after being granted interim bail in a terror-funding case. He plans to campaign in the J&K assembly polls. Rashid criticized Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti for their roles in Kashmir's situation. His Awami Ittehad Party is contesting the elections.
Nobody can suppress our voice, truth is with us: Engineer Rashid in Srinagar
Sheikh Abdul Rashid, known as Engineer Rashid, returned to Kashmir after over five years in prison. He emphasized that the people of Kashmir seek peace on their terms, not those set by the Centre. Rashid criticized the revocation of Article 370 and called for dignity and self-respect for Kashmiris.
Lok Sabha MP Engineer Rashid walks out of Tihar jail on interim bail
Baramulla MP Engineer Rashid has been released from Tihar Jail on interim bail to campaign for the upcoming Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections. Rashid, who has been in jail since 2019 for a terror funding case, will be campaigning for his party, Awami Ittehad Party (AIP). The elections are scheduled in three phases this September.
Relieved that Sheikh Abdul Engineer Rashid has been granted permission to take oath as MP: Mehbooba Mufti
PDP president Mehbooba Mufti expresses relief over Sheikh Abdul Rashid being allowed to take oath as MP after winning Baramulla Lok Sabha seat. She demands release of Rashid and other Kashmiri men in jails, calling his imprisonment unjust. Rashid, in Tihar jail on terror-funding charges, won against Omar Abdullah by over two lakh votes.
National Conference says won't participate in delimitation exercise
Farooq Abdullah, who represents Srinagar in the Lok Sabha, was released from over seven months of detention in March. His colleagues, Anantnag MP Hasnain Masoodi and Baramulla MP Akbar Lone, are the other two NC leaders on the panel.
Congress releases its ninth list for 2019 LS polls, renominates Karti Chidambaram despite graft charges and probe
Earlier in the day, the Congress announced candidates for all the five Lok Sabha seats in Uttarakhand.
Lok Sabha elections 2014: Over 1,80,00O Kashmiri Pandits entitled to vote in Baramulla
A total number of 6187 migrants have opted to cast their vote out of 18,257 registered displaced voters in Baramulla Parliamentary constituency.
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