Out on parole, Engineer Rashid raises in Lok Sabha issue of civilian deaths in Jammu and Kashmir

New Delhi: Lok Sabha MP Engineer Rashid, who was granted two-day custody parole to attend Budget Session, on Tuesday demanded a "full investigation" into the recent death of two civilians in Jammu and Kashmir, alleging that they were killed by forces.

The independent MP from Baramulla, who is lodged in Tihar Jail since 2019, raised the issue of the controversial deaths of Wasim Ahmad Mir and Makhan Din during the Zero Hour. He said, "Our blood is not cheap and it is our right to live.

Rashid also demanded construction of a tunnel to access far-flung areas of Keran, Karnah and Machil in Kupwara which remain cut-off from the rest of the country for six months

He was granted custody parole by Delhi High Court, allowing him to attend Parliament on February 11 and 13. Rashid, who fought the Lok Sabha elections from jail, also had to approach the court for his swearing in.

Rashid is in judicial custody in the case filed by NIA accusing him of funding separatist and terror groups.