LS MP Engineer Rashid Alleges Assault Attempt by Tihar Jail Inmates

Fast Summary

• Engineer Rashid, jailed Lok Sabha MP from Baramulla constituency, has alleged a “murderous assault” by inmates in Tihar Jail.
• According to Rashid, Kashmiri prisoners are harassed systematically through provocative actions orchestrated by the jail authorities.
• His lawyer, Javeed Hubbi, claims rashid narrowly escaped serious harm when a group of male eunuch inmates forcibly pushed a gate toward him in an attempt that could have been fatal.
• Rashid reported that male eunuch inmates with HIV medical histories are intentionally placed in barracks with Kashmiri prisoners to provoke and attack them.
• The harassment reportedly escalates during Namaz (Islamic prayers), when purposeful disruptive actions occur against kashmiri inmates including Ayoub Pathan of Beerwah and others from Srinagar and Kupwara.
• Rashid’s Awami Ittehad Party has demanded an independent probe into his allegations.

Indian Opinion Analysis
The allegations raised by Engineer Rashid point toward serious concerns regarding the treatment of prisoners inside Tihar Jail-particularly those belonging to marginalized groups such as Kashmiri inmates. If true, these incidents not only highlight potential lapses in institutional safety but also raise uncomfortable questions about targeted hostility within India’s correctional facilities for particular individuals or communities based on regional or political affiliations.

It is important for relevant agencies to investigate this matter impartially and comprehensively to uphold the integrity of India’s judicial and penal systems while ensuring they operate without discrimination or endangering prisoner welfare. Clarity in handling such issues will reassure public confidence regarding equal rights under sentencing laws and governance frameworks.

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