Baramulla MP Rashid Engineer Released from Jail
Baramulla MP Rashid Engineer arrived in Srinagar after being released from Tihar jail on interim bail granted by Delhi’s Special NIA Court in a terror funding case. Speaking to the media, Rashid Engineer criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s decision to abrogate Article 370 on August 5 and expressed confidence in Kashmir’s resilience.
Rashid Engineer’s Statements
Rashid Engineer said, “I am very grateful that you all are supporting me. I just want to tell everyone that Kashmir is not weak. The people of Kashmir will win. We do not accept the decisions that were taken by the Prime Minister on August 5.”
He emphasized the importance of the upcoming elections, stating, “The election is important as Kashmir is at a crucial stage. The people of J&K will successfully fight for justice as they are united. PM Modi’s so-called vision of ‘Naya Kashmir’ will fail.”
Legal Proceedings
The Patiala House Court issued a release order for Rashid Engineer, with the condition that he must not speak to the media about the ongoing terror funding case. He has been granted interim bail until October 2, with his regular bail plea scheduled for October 5, 2024. His counsel, Vikhyat Oberoi, argued that the interim bail was necessary for campaigning in the Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections and to fulfil his duties as a parliamentarian.
Past Arrests
In 2005, Rashid was arrested by the Special Operations Group (SOG) in Srinagar for allegedly supporting militants. He was held for three months and 17 days on charges of anti-national activities but was later released on humanitarian grounds. In August 2019, Rashid was again arrested under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). While incarcerated, he filed his nomination for the 2024 parliamentary elections from jail and won by a margin of 204,000 votes, defeating former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah.
Doubts Revealed
Baramulla -: Baramulla is a district in the northern part of Jammu and Kashmir, India. It is known for its beautiful landscapes and is located near the Line of Control (LoC) with Pakistan.
MP -: MP stands for Member of Parliament. In India, an MP is a person who has been elected to represent a constituency in the Parliament.
Rashid Engineer -: Rashid Engineer is a politician from Baramulla, Jammu and Kashmir. He has been elected as a Member of Parliament and is known for his strong views on Kashmir’s political issues.
Tihar jail -: Tihar jail is one of the largest prisons in India, located in New Delhi. It houses many inmates, including those involved in high-profile cases.
interim bail -: Interim bail is a temporary release from jail granted by a court until a final decision is made on the person’s bail application.
Delhi’s Special NIA Court -: The Special NIA Court in Delhi deals with cases investigated by the National Investigation Agency (NIA), which handles terrorism-related cases in India.
Article 370 -: Article 370 was a part of the Indian Constitution that gave special autonomy to the region of Jammu and Kashmir. It was abrogated (removed) by the Indian government in 2019.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi -: Narendra Modi is the current Prime Minister of India. He has been in office since 2014 and is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Kashmir’s resilience -: Kashmir’s resilience refers to the strength and ability of the people of Kashmir to withstand and recover from difficult situations, such as political changes and conflicts.
Naya Kashmir -: Naya Kashmir means ‘New Kashmir.’ It is a vision promoted by Prime Minister Modi for the development and integration of Jammu and Kashmir into the rest of India after the abrogation of Article 370.
parliamentary elections -: Parliamentary elections in India are held to elect members to the Parliament. These elections determine who will represent the people in the Lok Sabha, the lower house of Parliament.
regular bail plea -: A regular bail plea is a formal request made to the court for the permanent release of a person from jail while their case is being heard.
