Breaking News: Engineer Rashid’s Bail Extended Until October 12, 2024

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October 2, 2024 – In a significant legal development, the interim bail for jailed Kashmiri leader Engineer Rashid has been extended until October 12, 2024. The former Baramulla MP, who leads the Awami Ittehad Party (AIP), was initially expected to surrender and return to Tihar Jail on October 3 as per the earlier court ruling.The extension was granted by a special court following an appeal from Rashid’s legal team, citing health concerns and ongoing consultations related to his political activities in the Kashmir Valley. Rashid, who has been in custody since 2019 under charges related to financial and terror-linked investigations, has remained a prominent figure in the political landscape of Jammu and Kashmir, with his party contesting in various assembly segments in the upcoming elections.This extension of bail is seen as a temporary relief for Rashid and his supporters, though his legal battles remain ongoing. The court has ordered him to appear on October 12, 2024, at which time his bail conditions will be reassessed.Rashid’s detention and the extension of his bail continue to attract political and public attention, with many calling for a fair trial.

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