Engineer Rashid’s Bail Plea | Big Update
Delhi’s Patiala House has adjourned the decision on the bail plea of jailed parliamentarian Engineer Rashid in connection with a 2017 Jammu and Kashmir terror funding case. The court has reserved its order and is expected to announce its decision on September 11, 2024.
Background Information
Engineer Rashid, who recently won the Baramulla seat in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, defeating former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, is currently incarcerated in Tihar jail. He has been in custody since 2017, facing charges related to supporting militant activities under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
Despite his imprisonment, he successfully contested the elections from jail, winning by a significant margin of 204,000 votes.