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 Also the news report that Tihar jail authorities have arbitrarily withdrawn phone call and e-mulaqat facilities (video call) to political prisoners in custody of NIA , is very distressing," he said in a post on X.

The Hurriyat Conference chairman also expressed concern over the health condition of other political prisoners.

"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," Farooq said.

"Once again urge the Government of India to release all...