Srinagar, June 24: Baramulla Member of Parliament Er Rashid will be released on a five-day interim bail beginning Thursday to attend the 40th-day religious observance of his late father, Khazir Mohammad Sheikh, according to a party leader.
The interim relief has been granted in accordance with an earlier order of the High Court, enabling the incarcerated parliamentarian to participate in the family’s religious ceremony and related rituals.
The observance is scheduled to take place at the family’s native village of Lachh Mawer in Handwara, where special prayers will be offered in memory of the deceased. Family members, relatives, political associates, supporters and other well-wishers are expected to gather to pay their respects and offer condolences.
According to the party leader, Rashid is expected to arrive in Srinagar on Thursday morning following his release. He will spend the interim bail period with his family and is likely to receive visitors from Friday afternoon onwards.
No official statement was immediately available from the authorities regarding the conditions attached to the interim bail.
