DK men might be released from Jeddah prison soon – Congress leaders

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangalore, July 19, 2012: Congress leader Hameed Kannur told reporters at a press conference held at Press Club in Mangalore on July 19, Thursday that Sharif Migdad and Ayub Hussain, who have been in a Jeddah prison for the past 11 years, might be released in two months.

Mr. Kannur was accompanied by Mr. Hussain of Adyar Kannur and Akbar and Abdul Khader, relatives of Sharif Migdad. Migdad and Hussain were imprisoned on charges of illegally routing telephone calls.

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According to Hameed Kannur, a delegation comprising Hameed Kannur, TP member Mohammed Monu, and KPCC member M. A. Gafoor went to Delhi and discussed the issue with MP Oscar Fernandes and E. Ahmed, state minister for the external affairs.

Thanks to the joint efforts of E. Ahmed, MP Oscar Fernandes, and a Muslim organization based in Saudi Arabia, the prisoners will be released in 2 months, he said.

Thirteen more people from DK are also imprisoned in Saudi jails. Mr. Hameed and Mr. Monu have assured that they will also work for their release.

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