Jammu & Kashmir, June 24 -- Former Chief Minister and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti on Tuesday urged the Union Home Minister to take a humanitarian view of jailed separatist leader Shabir Shah's condition, emphasizing the need to ensure he receives proper medical care as he battles a life-threatening illness.

Mehbooba's appeal came after Shah's daughter, Sehar Shabir, posted an emotional appeal for compassion, justice, and basic humanity for her father.

"Request @HMOIndia to urgently consider the heartfelt appeal of Sehar Shabir whose father Shabir Shah is battling a life-threatening illness. In this critical moment we urge GOI to take a humanitarian view by ensuring he receives proper medical care. This may be...