Srinagar, Feb 9 (Reporter) Kashmir Chief Cleric and Hurriyat Conference Chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Sunday expressed concern over the deteriorating health of jailed Member Parliament Engineer Rashid and urged the central government to release all the political prisoners. “Concerned by media reports of deteriorating health of Engineer Rashid, now shifted to hospital”, Mirwaiz Farooq said in a statement issued here on Sunday. “Once again urge the Government of India to release all political prisoners including the leadership, lawyers, civil society members, media personnel and youth and at least while they are in jails to respect and restore their rights as per the law”, Mirwaiz Farooq said. He said it is also the responsibility of the elected government in J&K to honour its commitment in its manifesto and work for the release and relief of these prisoners. Mirwaiz has also raised concerns about the news report that Tihar jail authorities have arbitrarily withdrawn phone call and e-mulaqat facilities( video call) to political prisoners in custody of NIA , which is very distressing . He said the reports of the health conditions of many political prisoners, especially the elderly in jails, are a matter that worries not just their families but all people. “The policy of severity in dealing with Kashmiris is a zero sum game”, he alleged...////...