Jailed MP Er Rashid granted 1-week bail to visit ailing father

Srinagar : Delhi High Court on Tuesday granted one-week bail to jailed Member of Parliament Er Abdul Rashid Sheikh to visit his ailing father in Srinagar.

According to details available with news agency the court observed that he has been in custody for more than 6 years. “After going through records, court is of the opinion that this is a fit case for grant of interim bail for one week,” it noted.

He has been granted bail on the conditions that he will give Rs 1 lakh personal and surety bond of like amount, he will be accompanied by two police officals, he shall remain in the residence or hospital where is father is located the address of which will be provided.

The court also noted that he shall not be allowed to move out, use one mobile number which shall be in switched on mode. “He shall not try to contact any witness or influence. There will not be any undue vistors except immediate family. The cost will be borne by the NIA,” the court clarified—(KNO)