Engineer Rashid, the Member of Parliament from Baramulla who is currently in jail, has lost his father. Abdul Rashid Sheikh, aged 85, passed away on Tuesday due to age-related health issues. He was a respected figure in the community and had been unwell for some time.
Family and Political Background
Engineer Rashid, whose full name is Sheikh Abdul Rashid, is an independent politician representing the Baramulla constituency in the Lok Sabha. He has been in judicial custody since August 2019 in connection with a terror funding case. His father's death comes as a personal tragedy for the family, which has been rallying for his release.
Condolences and Reactions
Several political leaders and supporters expressed their condolences. Former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Omar Abdullah, tweeted his sympathies. The family has requested privacy during this difficult time. The funeral prayers were held in their ancestral village in north Kashmir's Baramulla district.
Engineer Rashid was not granted permission to attend the funeral due to his incarceration. His family members and local residents gathered to pay their last respects. The deceased is survived by his sons, including Engineer Rashid, and daughters.
This incident has once again brought attention to the plight of Engineer Rashid, who has been in jail for over three years without a conviction. His supporters argue that the case against him is politically motivated. The court has yet to deliver a verdict in the case.
