India, May 29 -- Two members of Parliament travelled to Mawar Langate in north Kashmir's Kupwara district to offer condolences and express solidarity with the family of jailed Baramulla MP Engineer Rashid, whose father passed away earlier this month.

The visit coincided with a temporary bail granted to Rashid until June 2. Independent MP Umesh Bahubhai Patel from Daman and Diu and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MP Sudhakar Singh from Buxar, Bihar, were among political leaders from various states who interacted with the bereaved family and Awami Ittehad Party (AIP) leaders at the residence.

Speaking to the media, the parliamentarians said there is widespread empathy across India for the pain and suffering endured by the people of Jammu and K...