Lok Sabha MP Engineer Rashid Gets Interim Bail To Campaign For J&K Polls
3 months, 1 week ago

Lok Sabha MP Engineer Rashid Gets Interim Bail To Campaign For J&K Polls

News 18  

A Delhi court on Tuesday granted interim bail till October 2 to Lok Sabha MP Engineer Rashid in a terror funding case. Sheikh Abdul Rashid, popularly known as Engineer Rashid, defeated former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls in Baramulla. Additional Sessions Judge Chander Jit Singh granted the relief to Rashid, who had moved the court seeking interim bail to campaign in the upcoming Jammu & Kashmir assembly elections. The NIA had filed a charge sheet against several people, including Kashmiri separatist leader Yasin Malik, Lashkar-e-Taiba founder Hafiz Saeed and Hizbul Mujahideen chief Syed Salahuddin, in the case.

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NIA seeks special court for LS MP Engineer Rashid’s case
3 weeks, 5 days ago

NIA seeks special court for LS MP Engineer Rashid’s case

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The National Investigation Agency on Wednesday informed the Patiala House court that it is seeking approval from the Delhi high court to designate a special NIA court for handling cases involving MPs and MLAs. The move comes in the context of Lok Sabha MP Sheikh Abdul Rashid, also known as Engineer Rashid, being an accused in the Jammu …

Engineer Rashid seeks bail to attend Winter Session of Parliament
4 weeks ago

Engineer Rashid seeks bail to attend Winter Session of Parliament

Hindustan Times  

Lok Sabha MP Abdul Rashid Sheikh, also known as Engineer Rashid, has filed an application in Delhi's Patiala House Court seeking interim bail to attend the ongoing Winter Session of parliament. Senior advocate Siddharth Luthra appeared on behalf of the NIA, while advocate Vikhyat Oberoi, representing Engineer Rashid, noted that the bail plea has been pending for 2-3 months. While …

With folded hands, Engineer Rashid seeks interim bail to attend Parliament
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4 weeks ago

With folded hands, Engineer Rashid seeks interim bail to attend Parliament

Hindustan Times  

Baramulla Lok Sabha MP Engineer Rashid on Monday moved the Patiala House court in New Delhi, seeking interim bail in a terror-funding case to attend the ongoing winter session of Parliament. After Rashid urged the principal district and sessions judge, Vimal Kumar Yadav, to grant him reprieve, the court asked the National Investigation Agency to file a response by November …

Delhi court to hear Engineer Rashid's bail plea in terror funding case tomorrow
1 month ago

Delhi court to hear Engineer Rashid's bail plea in terror funding case tomorrow

India Today  

A Delhi court is set to pronounce its decision on Thursday regarding the transfer of the terror funding case against Sheikh Abdul Rashid, popularly known as 'Engineer Rashid', to a special MP/MLA court. The National Investigation Agency, which filed the case against Engineer Rashid in connection with alleged terror funding dating back to 2017, has opposed the jurisdiction transfer plea. …

Baramulla MP Sheikh Abdul Rashid Surrenders in Tihar Jail
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Baramulla MP Sheikh Abdul Rashid Surrenders in Tihar Jail

Deccan Chronicle  

Baramulla MP Sheikh Abdul Rashid has surrendered before authorities in Tihar Jail. He reached the jail premises at noon after the end of his interim bail hearing, which was adjourned. Rashid has been lodged in Tihar jail since 2019 after the NIA arrested him under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act in the 2017 terror funding case.

The Hindu Morning Digest, October 2, 2024
2 months, 3 weeks ago

The Hindu Morning Digest, October 2, 2024

The Hindu  

Iran fires missiles at Israel, warns against retaliation Iran fired a salvo of ballistic missiles at Israel on Tuesday in retaliation for Israel’s campaign against Tehran’s Hezbollah allies in Lebanon.Alarms sounded across Israel and explosions could be heard in Jerusalem and the Jordan River Valley after Israelis piled into bomb shelters. After 7-year probe, CBI files closure report in cheating …

After Sajad Lone’s ‘not in jail’ jibe, Engineer Rashid threatens to file case
3 months ago

After Sajad Lone’s ‘not in jail’ jibe, Engineer Rashid threatens to file case

The Hindu  

Awami Ittehad Party chief Sheikh Abdul Rashid, also a Member of Parliament, and J&K Peoples Conference chief Sajad Lone exchanged barbs on Tuesday over the former’s release on bail. Addressing an election rally in Kupwara district, hometown of both Mr. Lone and Mr. Rashid, the MP countered the remarks made by the JKPC chief about his bail and threatened to …

Engineer Rashid Walks Out Of Tihar Jail, Vows To 'Fight Against Modi's Narrative Of Naya Kashmir': WATCH
3 months, 1 week ago

Engineer Rashid Walks Out Of Tihar Jail, Vows To 'Fight Against Modi's Narrative Of Naya Kashmir': WATCH

ABP News  

Lok Sabha MP from Baramulla Sheikh Abdul Rashid, popularly known as Engineer Rashid, walked out of Tihar Jail on Wednesday after a Delhi court granted him interim bail till October 2. VIDEO | Lok Sabha MP from Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla Engineer Rashid walks out of Tihar Jail, a day after he was granted interim bail in a terror funding …

Out on bail, Engineer Rashid vows to fight against PM Modi's ‘Naya Kashmir narrative’
3 months, 1 week ago

Out on bail, Engineer Rashid vows to fight against PM Modi's ‘Naya Kashmir narrative’

Hindustan Times  

Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla MP Sheikh Abdul Rashid, popularly known as Engineer Rashid, walked out of Tihar Jail on Wednesday after being granted interim bail by a Delhi court. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} Upon his release, Rashid pledged to continue his political fight, focusing on what he called Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s failed narrative of "Naya Kashmir." {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} …

Engineer Rashid gets interim bail for campaigning in J&K assembly elections
3 months, 1 week ago

Engineer Rashid gets interim bail for campaigning in J&K assembly elections

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: A Delhi court has granted interim bail to Lok Sabha MP Engineer Rashid till October 2. Rashid, who defeated former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah in the 2024 Baramulla Lok Sabha elections, sought the bail to campaign in the upcoming Jammu & Kashmir assembly elections. Rashid had submitted a request for interim bail, seeking a three-month release while his …

Jailed Amritpal Singh, Engineer Rashid take oath as Lok Sabha members in Delhi today
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Jailed Amritpal Singh, Engineer Rashid take oath as Lok Sabha members in Delhi today

India TV News  

Jailed radical Sikh preacher Amritpal Singh and Kashmiri leader Sheikh Abdul Rashid took oath as Lok Sabha members today, subject to some conditions in their parole orders. Rashid, popularly known as 'Engineer Rashid', is in Delhi's Tihar jail in a terror funding case registered under the Unlawful Activities Act, Singh is lodged in a prison in Assam's Dibrugarh district for …

Amritpal Singh, Engineer Rashid to take oath: Can jailed MPs attend Parliament? | Here are details
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Amritpal Singh, Engineer Rashid to take oath: Can jailed MPs attend Parliament? | Here are details

India TV News  

Pro-Khalistani separatist and Member of Parliament-elect Amritpal Singh, who is detained under the National Security Act in Assam's Dibrugarh jail, has been granted parole and will take oath as a member of Parliament today, the day another jailed MP-elect, Engineer Rashid, will also be sworn in. 31-year-old Amritpal Singh, and 56-year-old Engineer Rashid, won the recent Lok Sabha Elections 2024 …

Delhi court allows Engineer Rashid to take oath as MP, grants parole for two hours
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi court allows Engineer Rashid to take oath as MP, grants parole for two hours

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: A court here on Tuesday granted two-hour custody parole to Kashmiri leader Sheikh Abdul Rashid to take oath as a Lok Sabha MP on July 5, subject to some conditions. Rashid, also known as Engineer Rashid, was elected from Baramulla seat as an independent candidate defeating National Conference leader Omar Abdullah in the recent Lok Sabha polls. Rashid …

Engineer Rashid granted two-hour parole by Delhi court to take oath as MP on July 5
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Engineer Rashid granted two-hour parole by Delhi court to take oath as MP on July 5

India TV News  

Delhi's Patiala House Court on Tuesday granted two hours custody parole to Engineer Sheikh Abdul Rashid to take oath as MP on July 5 in Parliament. The National Investigation Agency on Monday gave its consent for jailed Kashmiri leader Sheikh Abdul Rashid, known as Engineer Rashid, to take oath as MP. Rashid, who has been arrested in a 2017 Jammu …

NIA allows Engineer Rashid to take oath as MP, court order likely today
5 months, 3 weeks ago

NIA allows Engineer Rashid to take oath as MP, court order likely today

Hindustan Times  

The National Investigation Agency has consented to allow jailed Baramulla MP-elect Sheikh Abdul Rashid, better known as Engineer Rashid, to take oath on the condition that he does not interact with the media. Abdullah, while congratulating the winner, had at the time sought Rashid’s release, saying, “It is unfortunate that people of Baramulla won’t have their representative in the Parliament.” …

NIA Gives Conditional Nod For Jailed Kashmiri Leader Engineer Rashid's Oath As MP, Know What The Terms Are
5 months, 3 weeks ago

NIA Gives Conditional Nod For Jailed Kashmiri Leader Engineer Rashid's Oath As MP, Know What The Terms Are

ABP News  

New Delhi, Jul 1 Jailed Kashmiri leader and newly elected MP Sheikh Abdul Rashid, popularly known as Engineer Rashid, is likely to take oath on July 5 after the National Investigation Agency on Monday gave its consent before a special court. Rashid, an Independent MP from Baramulla who has been arrested in a 2017 Jammu and Kashmir terror funding case, …

Jailed but elected: Decoding Rashid, Amritpal Singh’s Lok Sabha victories
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Jailed but elected: Decoding Rashid, Amritpal Singh’s Lok Sabha victories

Hindustan Times  

In a remarkable turn of events, Sheikh Abdul Rashid and Amritpal Singh have won their respective Lok Sabha seats while in custody on terror-related charges. The amendment was carried out to overcome July 10, 2023, Supreme Court judgment, which ruled that anybody in police custody or jail will not be able to contest elections because the person ceases the right …

Jailed Kashmiri leader Rashid Sheikh moves court seeking bail to take oath as MP
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Jailed Kashmiri leader Rashid Sheikh moves court seeking bail to take oath as MP

Op India  

Rashid Sheikh, popularly known as Engineer Rashid, who has been elected as an MP from Kashmir’s Baramulla has approached Delhi’s Patiala House court for interim bail to take oath as the Member of Parliament. Engineer Rashid has defeated former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah from the Baramulla Lok Sabha seat with a margin of 2,04,142 votes. His counsel …

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Ab Rashid Sheikh, aka Er Rashid, defeats Omar Abdullah from Delhi’s Tihar Jail. Who is he?
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Ab Rashid Sheikh, aka Er Rashid, defeats Omar Abdullah from Delhi’s Tihar Jail. Who is he?

Live Mint  

Independent candidate Abdul Rashid Sheikh won comfortably in the Lok Sabha Elections 2024 from Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla Parliamentary Constituency on Tuesday, June 4. Sheikh, also known as Engineer Rashid, polled 454950 votes in North Kashmir's Baramulla Parliamentary Constituency. Case in which Engineer Rashid is arrested In 2019, the National Investigation Agency arrested Abdul Rashid on terror funding charges. Engineer …

Jailed Engineer Rashid puts his hat in the ring in Baramulla, spices up contest
7 months, 1 week ago

Jailed Engineer Rashid puts his hat in the ring in Baramulla, spices up contest

India Today  

When jailed Jammu and Kashmir leader Engineer Sheikh Abdul Rashid filed his nomination from the Baramulla Lok Sabha constituency, little did he know that he would receive massive support from people in the valley. During the campaign, the enthused supporters of Engineer Rashid held a roadshow in the interior parts of North Kashmir under the leadership of his 26-year-old son …

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Engineer Rashid Jailed On UAPA Charges Contest Baramulla Seat Awami Ittehad Party Ticket
9 months ago

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Engineer Rashid Jailed On UAPA Charges Contest Baramulla Seat Awami Ittehad Party Ticket

ABP News  

Lok Sabha Elections: The Awami Ittehad Party said on Wednesday that Abdul Rashid Sheikh, known as Engineer Rashid, who is in jail in a terror-funding case, is set to contest the upcoming Lok Sabha elections from Baramulla. "The political affairs committee of the AIP decided that we will field Engineer Rashid from the Baramulla Lok Sabha constituency," party spokesperson Firdous …

Jailed leader Engineer Rashid to contest Lok Sabha polls from Baramulla seat
9 months ago

Jailed leader Engineer Rashid to contest Lok Sabha polls from Baramulla seat

The Hindu  

Jailed Kashmiri politician Engineer Rashid, 57, was nominated as the Awami Ittehad Party’s candidate for the Baramulla Lok Sabha seat in north Kashmir on March 20. The Political Affairs Committee of the AIP, founded by Mr. Rashid, “unanimously” decided to field the party chief as Lok Sabha candidate. Mr. Rashid’s re-entry into the electoral battlefield of north Kashmir is likely …

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