Peoples Conference President and MLA Handwara Sajad Gani Lone has reiterated his urgent appeal for immediate medical attention and family access for senior Hurriyat leader Shabir Ahmad Shah, who is reportedly in critical health.
“Shabir Shah sahib is not well. And getting treatment is a very basic right,” Lone stated in a heartfelt message, extending his solidarity to Shah’s family. “I humbly stand with his loved ones in demanding that he be allowed access to proper medical facilities — and the very basic right of being surrounded by his family as he fights for his health.”
It is pertinent to mention that Lone had already made a passionate appeal last Friday, highlighting the seriousness of Shah’s condition.
“Shabir Shah sahib is very, very ill. He is suffering from life-threatening ailments which require urgent medical intervention, and most likely surgery. He is over 75 years old — the best way forward would be to involve his family. He would want to be near his loved ones when wheeled in for surgery,” he had said.
Emphasizing their long-standing acquaintance despite political differences, Lone remarked, “I may not agree with his ideology, but I’ve known Shabir Shah Sahib for decades. He has always believed in non-violence and will always be dear to me.”
Lone had urged the Lieutenant Governor’s office to show humanitarian consideration. “It is my humble, handfolded request to ideally facilitate home custody until his medical issues are resolved. The least we can do is to ensure his family is around him,” he said.
