Engineer Rashid Seeks Interim Bail for Oath as MP Amid Terror Funding Case

A Delhi court is set to hear further arguments on Engineer Rashid's application for interim bail to take oath as an MP. Rashid, who defeated former CM Omar Abdullah, has been in jail since 2019 for alleged terror funding. The court will decide on his application soon.

A Delhi court is poised to hear additional arguments on Saturday regarding the interim bail application of Engineer Rashid, who was arrested in connection with a 2016 Jammu and Kashmir terror funding case. Rashid seeks bail to take his oath of office as a Member of Parliament.

Sheikh Abdul Rashid, commonly known as Engineer Rashid, emerged victorious against former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections held in Baramulla. Additional Sessions Judge Chander Jit Singh has scheduled the hearing for June 22, instructing the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to update the court on the schedule for Rashid's oath-taking.

Rashid has been incarcerated since 2019, with charges filed under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act by the NIA. His name surfaced during the interrogation of Kashmiri businessman Zahoor Watali, who was arrested for allegedly funding terrorist groups. The NIA's charge sheet also names several prominent separatist leaders. Rashid seeks either interim bail or custody parole to fulfill his parliamentary duties.

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