Mirwaiz Umar Farooq urges release of all political prisoners

STC NEWS DESK
SRINAGAR, FEBRUARY 09 (STC): Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has urged the Government of India to release all political prisoners including the leadership, lawyers, civil society members, media personnel and youth lodged in various jails.
According to a statement issued to media, the Mirwaiz wants at least respect and restore political prisoners’ rights as per the law while they are in jails.
“Also it is the responsibility of the elected government in J&K to honour its commitment in its manifesto and work for the release and relief of these prisoners,” says Mirwaiz Kashmir in his statement.
Notably, he has showed concern after media reports revealed deteriorating health of Engineer Rashid, now shifted to hospital. “Also the news report that Tihar jail authorities have arbitrarily withdrawn phone call and e-mulaqat facilities( video call) to political prisoners in custody of NIA , is very distressing,” Mirwaiz said in his statement.
Calling the policy of severity in dealing with Kashmiris a zero sum game, Mirwaiz said that reports of health condition of many political prisoners especially the elderly in jails is a matter that worries not just their families but all people. (STC)