New York: Protest in front of Indian consulate
Dear folks,
As you might know, Dr. Binayak Sen (human rights activist, PUCL secretrary, physician to the poor) was arrested last year under a repressive “special act” and has been imprisoned without trial or bail. Noam Chomsky, Romila Thapar, Irfan Habib, Arundhati Roy, Prabhat Patnaik, Ashok Mitra, Habib Tanvir, Rajendra Yadav and many other intellectuals, writers, [...]
FREE MEDICAL CAMP FOR CONSTRUCTION WORKERS IN SOLIDARITY WITH THE CAMPAIGN TO FREE DR BINAYAK SEN
Dr. Binayak Sen has been true to the spirit and vision of his alma mater and has carried his dedication to truth and service to the very frontline of the battle. He has broken the mould, redefined the possible role of the doctor in a broken and unjust society, holding the cause much more precious [...]
ABOUT ILLEGAL DETENTION OF AJAY T G
Dear Friends,
Greetings from Chhattisgarh PUCL!
This is specially written for three reasons:
The State Police & a section of Media in Chhattisgarh is deliberately indulging in “vilification” campaign and spreading “falsehoods” against Ajay T G (Member, State Executive Committee, Chhattisgarh PUCL). Remember, they had done the same immediately after the illegal detention of Dr. Binayak Sen, General [...]
PETITION FOR RELEASE OF AJAY TG, INDEPENDENT FILM MAKER
We the undersigned strongly condemn the arrest of Ajay TG, independent film maker, and social activist by the Chattisgarh police in Bhilai on 4 May 2008 and call for his immediate release.
Though no specific charges have been made known so far, the fact that he is detained under the Chattisgarh State Public Security Act – a law meant for containing ‘terrorists’- it is obvious that the allegations are likely to be drastic.
PUCL CONDEMNS ARREST OF AJAY TG, MEDIA PERSON & HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVIST IN CHHATTISGARH
Press Release:
Raipur, 7th May 2008:
The People’s Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL) strongly condemns the arrest of Ajay TG, widely recognized film maker, journalist and human rights activist by the Chhattisgarh police in Raipur on 4 May 2008 and calls for his immediate release.
The fact that Mr. Ajay T G has been detained under [...]
