Engineer Rashid Vows to Sacrifice for Jammu and Kashmir Before Surrendering at Tihar Jail

New Delhi: Awami Ittehad Party MP and President Sheikh Abdul Rashid, also known as Engineer Rashid, said he was prepared to give his life for the people of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday before turning himself in at Tihar Jail. He had his release order postponed by a Delhi court, which noted that since he was now an MP, his case might be heard by a special court designed to try legislators.

Additional Sessions Judge Chander Jit Singh, who has reserved the bail order in an alleged terror funding case, emphasized that he would first address the jurisdiction issue and whether to transfer the case to a special court for lawmakers, given that Rashid is now an MP. 

On November 13, the judge would address the jurisdictional issue, and on November 19, the order was posted.

"We are prepared to sacrifice our lives for the public. We have done nothing wrong, and justice will prevail. Whether in jail or at home, we will continue to advocate for the welfare of the people, peace, and dignity in Kashmir. We will not surrender and urge the people of Jammu and Kashmir to know that the truth is on our side. Our aim is to see peace and development in the region while also reclaiming our rights." Engineer Rashid was quoted as saying by news agency ANI.

"I will tell the people of Jammu Kashmir that truth is with us . we want peace and Development in Jammu and Kashmir but we also want our rights back for the you will keep me in Tihar and anywhere we have to be strong. jail can't me bend." he added

Engineer Rashid expressed his intention to support CM Omar Abdullah wherever he performs well.

"We hope CM Omar Abdullah should fulfil all his promises, wherever he will do good I will support him and wherever he won't work in favour of Kashmiris, We will adjust tooth and nail democratically," Engineer Rashid was quoted as saying by news agency ANI.

"I will say to the people of Jammu and Kashmir not to be afraid of going me to jail, we will fight and win. we have not committed a crime. I am not bothering to go to jail. there is only one feeling that i will stay away from my people. Be courageous, Have patience. Truth is with us we will win and I will keep talking about Kashmiris till we die. After spending five and half years in jail once again I have to go to jail there is no problem we hope justice will be done". he added