Jailed Kashmir Leader Engineer Rashid to Take Oath as MP: NIA Consents

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has approved incarcerated Kashmiri leader Engineer Rashid to take his parliamentary oath on July 25. Rashid, who is facing terror funding charges, sought interim bail or custody parole to fulfill his duties as MP for Baramulla. Conditions for the oath include no media interaction.

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) gave its nod on Monday for jailed Kashmiri leader Sheikh Abdul Rashid, popularly known as Engineer Rashid, to take his parliamentary oath as MP on July 25. This decision was made in response to a plea, with the Additional Sessions Judge Chander Jit Singh set to pass an order on Tuesday.

Rashid, representing Baramulla, is currently in jail over allegations linked to a 2017 Jammu and Kashmir terror funding case. He had approached the court seeking either interim bail or custody parole to carry out his parliamentary duties.

The NIA's counsel stipulated that Rashid's oath-taking be under certain conditions, including a prohibition on media interaction. Additionally, he must complete the necessary formalities within a single day. Arrested under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, Rashid has been in Tihar jail since 2019.

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