His son Abid Naseer, a computer science student, was among 12 people arrested in anti-terror raids across northwest England last week.
"He is peaceful, religious-minded and cricket-loving person and is only interested in his studies," said the father.
He insists that his 23-year son has no connection with tribal area as depicted by the British police and media.
"When I came to Peshawar Abid was merely a year old. He has spent his whole life here. He has never been to any tribal area."
Khan Mohammad Burki, the father of Abdul Wahab, another detained student, shares the same view.
"This is nothing but discriminating," Burki told IOL in a chocked tone.
"My son has been detained on mere suspicion as the police have no proof against him."
Ruined Future
The parents lament that even if their children are release by the British authorities the damage done to their future would never be undone.
"I appeal to the British government not to ruin the future of such bright youths in the name of suspicion only," Khattak said.
"What if the British police find no clue against him? Where will he stand for the rest of his life?"
Britain's The Times reported Monday that investigators are concerned that they have not found any firm evidence linking the students to terrorist attack plans.
"If it results in deportations rather than charges, it will also embarrass the Prime Minister, who said that the police were dealing with 'a very big terrorist plot' and had criticized Pakistan for not doing more to tackle Islamist terrorism."
Though British police released Abid without charges, the 23-year-old student was handed over to the UK Border Agency as a probable preliminary step to deportation.
"This is, I would say, educational punishment," said Abid's father.
"The British government instead of compensating us for the pain and embarrassment it has given us, is deporting my son for doing nothing.
"This is very antagonizing for me and my family that on the one hand my son has been arrested on false charges, while on the other hand, he is going to be deported even if charges against him prove wrong."
Burki's heart is also breaking for his son's future.
"He had gone to UK two years back after getting admission to John Moris University. He has been there for no other purpose but for education only," he said.
"Even if he is released, and Inshaullah he will be, because there is no evidence against him, his future will be ruined.
"I appeal to the British government and the human rights education to work to save the future of my son and others as he has only six months to complete his studies.
"He was too ambitious about his life and his studies. He was not up to any mischief. So I say to the UK government, please don't spoil his future."
The parents say that the treatment of their sons by British authorities gives ammunition to extremists.
"If the British government penalizes well-educated and moderate people like my son and others, it will simply strengthen the case of extremists who are provoking the ordinary Muslims against the West," said Khattak.
"I urge the western governments to desist from such policies, which could result in creating anger among Muslim youths."
Source: IslamOnline
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