Voices from across the Nation demand the release of Sanjiv Bhatt
NCHRO Press Conference in New Delhi
I want My Sanjiv Back Home: Shweta Bhatt
New Delhi: “It is the case of fast track injustice by the court of law; very unfortunate” Shweta Bhatt, the wife of jailed IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt by the political hegemony, told the media conference at the Press Club of India in the national capital here on Sunday afternoon organised by the rights forum, National Confederation of Human Rights Organizations (NCHRO).
“Because, he spoke truth before the Nanavathi Commission about perpetrators of 2002-Gujarat pogrom. It was the only reason to the Modi regime to target him” Shweta continued. “I want my Sanjiv back home. They have political power to oppress the voices of dissent. We want people’s power to get justice. It is not the issue of Sanjiv’s family; it is for all. Today it is Sanjiv; tomorrow anybody among you. Come on the streets; raise your voice louder for justice”, she appealed the nation.
“We wonder that the high profile criminals such as Babu Bajrangi, Maya Kodnani and so on were very leniently given bail by the courts of law. Then why not to my father, who served for the nation. If the constructed injustice prevails at all levels, where do we go? That’s why we come to the people; come to the media. We don’t want any favour from the justice delivery system; we want justice to be served us, in a fair manner” Shantanu said.
“There is no iota of evidence, in which Sanjiv was convicted. The conduct of case is arbitrary, unjust and unfair” Adv. K.P. Mohamad Shareef, Vice-Chairperson of NCHRO told.
Deepika S Rajawat, the lawyer of Asifa case in Srinagar, Abdul Wahid Sait, National Secretary of Popular Front of India and Prof. Nandita Narayana, Delhi University also attended the Press Conference.
Activist’s Meet
Prior to the media conference, NCHRO conducted an Activists’ Meet in the forenoon of the same day at the Press Club on the topic “#The Nation Stands with Sanjiv Bhatt: Stop State Repression”.
Adv. K.P. Mohamad Shareef, Vice-Chairperson of NCHRO presided over the programme. Adv. A. Mohamed Yusuff, National Secretary of NCHRO welcomed the gathering. Shweta Bhatt and Shantanu Bhatt addressed the event.
“Keep the religion and politics separate”, Shubhashini Ali, President of All India Democratic Women’s Association (AIDWA) told the rulers. We should unite for the sake of the Constitution; not only for Sanjiv Bhatt. We should fight for the justice to Sanjiv. Shweta ji, don’t bother; we all are with you; we will win”, she said.
“We should go on more coordination and systematic to get justice. Not only Sanjiv Bhatt, but also the suppressed classes. It is time for struggle, not to keep silence’ said E.M. Abdul Rahiman, the Chairman of Empower India Foundation, while concluding the session.
The lawyers, rights activists and social workers from different platforms viz., Prof. Nandini Sundar, (Delhi University), Ashish Gupta (CDRO), Apeksha Priyadarshini (BASO), Yegesh Swami (NBS), Abdul Wahid Sait (PFI), Arjun Parsad (Morcha Patrika), Adv. Ashok Arora, Zubair Ahmed (Journalist), Prof. Bhawana Bedi (DU), Nadeem Khan (UAH), Dr. Banjyotsna Lahiri, Prof. Nandita Narayana (DU) and Sameer Ansari (DISSC), Parvez Bari (Journalist) and many others attended the programme. Adv. Ansar Indori, State General Secretary of NCHRO Delhi Chapter delivered vote of thanks.
Courtesy: www.nchro.org
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89 killed as storm, rain batter UP; relief work underway
Lucknow (PTI): At least 89 people were killed after a strong storm and heavy rain pounded several districts of Uttar Pradesh, uprooting trees and electric poles and damaging houses, according to the Relief Commissioner's office.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath took cognisance of the loss of lives and damage caused by the unseasonal rain, thunderstorms and lightning on Wednesday and directed officials to ensure relief reaches the affected families within 24 hours.
In a post on X on Thursday, the Relief Commissioner's office said, "Due to bad weather on May 13, including storms, rain, hailstorm and lightning, reports of 89 deaths, 53 injured persons, 114 livestock losses and damage to 87 houses have been received in the state, which has been taken cognisance of by the Hon'ble Chief Minister."
It said the chief minister has directed all divisional commissioners and district magistrates to verify the incidents "with full sensitivity" and ensure financial assistance is distributed to affected families within 24 hours while establishing direct communication with them and extending other necessary help.
The Relief Commissioner's office said it is continuously monitoring the situation through direct coordination with district officials and necessary funds are being made available to districts.
According to a list issued by the Prayagraj district administration, seven deaths were reported in the Handia area, four in Phulpur, three in Soraon, two in Meja and one in Sadar due to the storm and rain.
In Bhadohi, district administration sources said at least 16 people died in storm-related incidents.
Additional District Magistrate Kunwar Virendra Kumar Maurya said trees and electric poles were uprooted in several areas while many houses were damaged in the storm.
Fatehpur Additional District Magistrate Avinash Tripathi said nine people were killed and 16 injured in storm-related incidents in the district.
"Eight people, including five women, died in Khaga tehsil, while a woman died after a wall of a house collapsed in Sadar tehsil," he said.
In Pratapgarh, four people died in separate incidents of wall and cemented shed collapses and lightning strikes amid strong winds and rain, officials said.
Superintendent of Police Deepak Bhukar said Bhim Yadav (25) died after he was trapped under the debris of a cemented shed that collapsed in Ojha Ka Purwa village in the Lalganj Kotwali area.
He said Bhushan Pandey (56) died after a wall collapsed in Sari Swami village under the Baghrai police station area.
Bhukar said Shanti Devi (46) of Narangpur village and Lal Bahadur (44) of Chhatrapur Shivala Raghna village also died in storm-related incidents.
In Kanpur Dehat district, two persons died in rain-related incidents, the officials said.
Police sources said a 19-year-old woman, Ruchi, died after being struck by lightning in Bhauthari village under the Rasulabad area while standing under a neem tree with goats during heavy rain. Several goats also died in the incident.
A 60-year-old man standing nearby was injured, they added.
Additional District Magistrate (Finance and Revenue) Dushyant Kumar said reports regarding human and livestock losses have been sought from local officials and financial assistance will be provided as per government rules.
In Deoria, Komal Yadav (62), a resident of Bhimpur Gaura village, died after being struck by lightning, district administration sources said. Two others were injured in the incident.
In another incident, Ramnath Prasad (65), a resident of Neruari village, died in a lightning strike.
In Sonbhadra district, Madhav Singh (38) died after being trapped under a tree uprooted during the rain and the storm.
Adityanath directed the district magistrates and officials of various departments to visit the affected areas and provide all possible assistance to the victims and their families.
He also instructed the officials to remain alert and ordered the revenue and agriculture departments, along with insurance companies, to conduct a survey of the damage and submit a report to the government.
