The family of incarcerated Hurriyat Conference (G) leader Ayaz Akbar on Monday appealed for his immediate release on humanitarian grounds as his wife has been diagnosed with metastatic cancer.

The doctors as per the family have said that Ayaz Akbar’s wife has been diagnosed with metastatic cancer (IV stage of Cancer), adding that they are facing many issues due to Ayaz’s absence, therefore, “We appeal for his immediate release on humanitarian grounds so that the sufferings of the family will come to an end.”

Ayaz Akbar was arrested on July 24 last year by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) over the alleged terror funding case.