Srinagar, May 18 -- The Awami Itihaad Party (AIP) on Monday sought the immediate release of jailed Member of Parliament Abdul Rashid Sheikh popularly known as Engineer Rashid on humanitarian grounds following the demise of his father, Haji Khazir Mohammad Sheikh, in New Delhi.
AIP chief spokesperson Inam un Nabi, while expressing profound grief and sorrow over the death, described late Haji Khazir Mohammad Sheikh as a veteran teacher, a noble soul and a widely respected personality who dedicated his life to education, morality and social values.
"Haji Khazir Sahib stood like a pillar of strength behind Er Rashid throughout his political and social journey and was admired for his simplicity, wisdom and humility," he said.
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