Srinagar, Feb. 9 -- Concerned by media reports of deteriorating health of Engineer Rashid, now shifted to hospital . Also the news report that Tihar jail authorities have arbitrarily withdrawn phone call and e-mulaqat facilities( video call) to political prisoners in custody of NIA , is very distressing . Besides reports of health condition of many political prisoners especially the elderly in jails is a matter that worries not just their families but all people . The policy of severity in dealing with Kashmiris is a zero sum game .

In a statement issued to the Kashmir Media Watch, Once again urge the Government of India to release all political prisoners including the leadership,lawyers, civil society members, media personnel and youth ...