Srinagar, Oct. 7 -- AIP chief spokesperson Inam Un Nabi said the Delhi high court on Monday heard the regular bail plea of incarcerated MP and AIP president Engineer Rashid and directed him to file an affidavit confirming that no other criminal cases are pending against him. The next hearing has been scheduled for October 15.

The spokesperson said the development rekindles hope for justice. "Engineer Rashid, who represents the will of lakhs of people of north Kashmir, deserves to be free and present in Parliament, not in prison. His continued incarceration is a wound on democracy," he said.

He further added that AIP stands united behind its leader. "We have full faith that truth and justice will prevail. Engineer Rashid's strength and p...