Human Rights group 'Rihai Manch' founder, activist Mohammed Shoaib picked up by UP Police
Shoaib's wife says he was picked up with no information provided about reason for his arrest
Mohammed Shoaib, a lawyer and activist associated with the legal aid group Rihai Manch, was reportedly picked up by the Uttar Pradesh Police on Sunday morning. According to a letter from his wife, Malka Bi, Shoaib was taken away by a group of police personnel around 7:15 am, with no information provided about the reason for his arrest.
Shoaib is known for his work with marginalised communities, and Rihai Manch is an organisation that provides legal aid to those in need. In December 2019, he was arrested in connection with protests against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act. However, he was later granted bail on January 15, 2020.
A video of Shoaib being taken away from his house has been shared on social media by journalists. The reasons behind his recent arrest are not yet clear, and the incident has sparked concerns about freedom of expression and civil liberties in Uttar Pradesh with several activists and journalists expressing their concerns on social media platforms.
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TMC will be voted back to power in Bengal: Tejashwi Yadav
Patna (PTI): Leader of Opposition in Bihar assembly, Tejashwi Yadav, on Tuesday exuded confidence that the Mamata Banerjee-led TMC will again be voted to power in West Bengal.
Yadav returned to Patna after a four-day poll campaign in West Bengal.
“The atmosphere there is euphoric and people want to bring Didi (Mamata Banerjee) back to power. I am fully confident that the TMC will win the election,” he told reporters here.
He said that a large number of people from Bihar living in West Bengal share a lot of love and respect for Mamata Banerjee.
Responding to BJP’s allegations that the TMC had “ruined” West Bengal during its tenure, the RJD leader said the “entire country has been ruined under the Narendra Modi-led government”.
“I want to ask one question to Modi ji – you have been prime minister for more than 11 years, tell me one thing you have done for Bengal,” Yadav said.
The first phase of elections to the 294-member West Bengal assembly was held on April 23, while the second phase will take place on April 29. Votes will be counted on May 4.
