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Baramulla MP Engineer Rashid was attacked by transgender inmates in Tihar Jail, claims Awami Ittehad Party.
Baramulla MP Engineer Rashid. (File)
Jailed Jammu and Kashmir MP Sheikh Abdul Rashid, also known as Engineer Rashid, was attacked by prison inmates inside Tihar Jail, his party has claimed.
The incident took place in Jail Number 3, where the Baramulla MP is currently lodged with three transgender inmates. A group of transgender pushed him and threw a gate at him, his party said.
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“Had it hit him directly, it could have been fatal. This is nothing short of a deliberate attempt to physically harm him,” the statement claimed.
Rashid, however, sustained minor injuries after he was attacked by transgender inmates “who are encouraged to provoke, attack and create a hostile environment”, The Awami Ittehad Party said in a statement.
Meanwhile, Jail authorities dismissed reports of any “murder conspiracy” as unfounded, as per media reports.
Reacting to the incident, Rashid’s son, Abrar Rashid, expressed shock and condemned the attack.
“The Awami Ittehad Party has issued a statement stating that Engineer Rashid was about to meet his counsel today, during which he revealed how a dreadful attack was carried out on him inside the jail. This is very shocking, not just for me and my family but also for those currently in Tihar Jail,” Abrar stated.
He further appealed to the Centre to ensure his father’s safety.
“The party and I condemn the attack, and we request the Prime Minister, Home Minister, and jail authorities to ensure the safety of Kashmiri prisoners there. He is not just a political prisoner but also a Member of Parliament from North Kashmir, so his safety must be protected,” Abrar added.
Engineer Rashid was arrested in 2019 in connection with an alleged terror funding case in Jammu and Kashmir. Despite being under trial, he won the 2024 Lok Sabha election from the Baramulla constituency, defeating prominent leaders. The case against him involves charges of criminal conspiracy, sedition, and terrorism under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.
The MP had been granted permission to attend the Monsoon and Budget sessions of Parliament this year and was also allowed to campaign for the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections last year.
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Shobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at News18.com and covers India and International news. He is interested in day to day political affairs in India and geopolitics. He earned his BA Journalism (Hons) degree from Ben…Read More
Shobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at News18.com and covers India and International news. He is interested in day to day political affairs in India and geopolitics. He earned his BA Journalism (Hons) degree from Ben… Read More
September 07, 2025, 10:38 IST
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