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Mirwaiz raises concern over the deteriorating health of MP Er Rashid

Mirwaiz raises concern over the deteriorating health of MP Er Rashid

Srinagar, Feb 9 (UNI) Kashmir Chief Cleric and Hurriyat Conference Chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Sunday expressed concern over the deteriorating health of jailed Member Parliament Engineer Rashid and urged the central government to release all the political prisoners.
“Concerned by media reports of deteriorating health of Engineer Rashid, now shifted to hospital”, Mirwaiz Farooq said in a statement issued here on Sunday.
“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”, Mirwaiz Farooq said.

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