Diplomat Correspondent
Srinagar, (DD) Member of Parliament from Central Kashmir, Ruhullah Mehdi, has appealed to External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr. S. Jaishankar to intervene for the immediate release of Abdul Rafi, a young resident of Soura, Srinagar, who is currently detained in Saudi Arabia under unclear circumstances.
In his letter to the EAM, Mehdi has urged for prompt diplomatic efforts to secure Rafi’s release and ensure his safe return to his family in Kashmir.
“I sincerely hope the External Affairs Minister will take swift action and provide all necessary consular support to the detained citizen,” Mehdi’s office posted on its official X handle.
Abdul Rafi’s family has expressed deep concern over his detention, stating that he has been languishing in a Saudi jail for unknown reasons. They have repeatedly sought clarity on the charges and requested government assistance to secure his release.
The incident has drawn attention to the challenges faced by Kashmiri expatriates in foreign countries, with calls growing for stronger consular support and timely intervention in such cases.(DD)