Srinagar, Aug. 9 -- Awami Ittehad Party (AIP) held a protest here on Saturday, demanding the immediate release of its chief and Member of Parliament Sheikh Abdul Rashid, from jail.

The protest began near Sangarmal Complex with plans to march towards Press Colony, Lal Chowk, but police intercepted and foiled the march before it could proceed.

AIP chief spokesperson Inam Un Nabi, claimed that despite being caged for six long years, Er Rashid continues to "rule the hearts" of the people of Jammu & Kashmir, a testament to his honesty, courage and unwavering stand for truth.

He also attacked the National Conference (NC) and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leadership, accusing them of "shameless silence" over the plight of hundreds of Kashmir...