Srinagar, April 30 -- Member of Parliament from Baramulla Abdul Rashid Sheikh, popularly known as Engineer Rashid, who was granted a week-long interim bail to meet his critically ill father, arrived in Srinagar on Thursday afternoon.

A large number of party activists and well-wishers gathered at different places on the Srinagar Airport road and later outside SMHS Hospital, expressing solidarity and support.

Amid tight security and a charged yet respectful atmosphere, Rashid proceeded directly from the airport to the hospital.

The party leaders said the moment turned deeply emotional when Rashid met his father, who is critically ill. The MP was seen breaking down and bursting into tears while embracing him, a scene that moved many present...