On Human Rights Day Afreen Fatima marks six months of father's unjust incarceration
Prayagraj: On Human Rights Day, prominent Muslim student activist Afreen Fatima took to Twitter to express her concerns about her jailed father, Javed Mohammad, a Muslim activist in Uttar Pradesh’s Allahabad. In her tweet, Afreen lamented the unjust incarceration of her father, emphasizing the cruelty of the state's actions.
Six months ago, Javed Mohammad, a 57-year-old leader of the Welfare Party of India, was arrested and accused of rioting. The arrest occurred in the aftermath of protests in Allahabad against comments made by BJP leaders concerning Prophet Muhammad. The police labeled Javed as the "mastermind" behind the protests, leading to his detention. Additionally, their family house was bulldozed by the authorities in what Afreen Fatima and her family have termed an "act of vendetta" by the government.
Afreen Fatima, a prominent leader of the Fraternity Movement and a vocal participant in historic protests advocating for the repeal of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), condemned her father's arrest and the demolition of their house as unjust. On Human Rights Day, she highlighted the six-month mark of her father's incarceration, expressing her frustration with the state's actions and the lack of justice.
Afreen Fatima's father's arrest and the subsequent actions against her family have sparked outrage both within India and globally. Rights groups, including both Indian and international organizations, have been vocal in demanding the immediate release of Javed Mohammad and other Muslim activists who have faced similar charges.
Prominent political anthropologist Irfan Ahmad reacted to Afreen Fatima's tweet, emphasizing the unjust treatment faced by Muslims and dissenters in India. He condemned the actions as an imposition of "un-freedom" on individuals who resist ethnic and anti-Muslim policies, framing it as an ideology of supremacist Hindutva masquerading as democracy.
Afreen Fatima gained prominence during the historic protests led by Muslim groups advocating for the repeal of the CAA. She has played a significant role in the Fraternity Movement and previously served as the president of the women’s college students’ union at the Aligarh Muslim University. Additionally, she was elected as a councillor in the Jawaharlal Nehru University students’ union, demonstrating her active engagement in student politics and social activism.
It has been 6 months since the unjust incarceration of Abbu. I can write about how brave he has been, anecdotes from his life. But none of it matters for we live in a state that is cruel and vicious. All that matters is that it’s been 6 months and counting.#ReleaseJavedMohammad
— Afreen Fatima (@AfreenFatima136) December 10, 2022
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UP: Govt hospital staff booked for sexually assaulting woman in pretext of ultrasound test
Gorakhpur (PTI): A hospital employee was booked for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman in the pretext of an ultrasound test here in the district women's hospital, police said on Saturday.
According to the complaint, the woman, a resident of the Gulriha area, visited the district women's hospital on Thursday morning for an ultrasound test.
She was directed to a room, where Abhimanyu Gupta was conducting ultrasounds. When her turn came, the accused allegedly stared at her and told her to remove all her clothes, claiming it was necessary for the test and that a massage would also be required, she said.
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The woman alleged that once she complied, the accused began making obscene advances and tried to force himself on her. When she screamed, he allegedly gagged her, abused her and threatened to kill her before pushing her out of the room.
She said her complaints within the hospital went unheard, forcing her to approach the police.
Taking cognisance of the complaint, the hospital administration constituted a three-member inquiry committee, officials said.
Senior consultant (paediatrics) Dr Jay Kumar said, "The woman has levelled serious allegations against a staff member. Senior officials have been informed, and a departmental inquiry is underway. Strict action will be taken if the charges are proved."
Kotwali Station House Officer Chatrapal Singh said a case has been registered, and efforts are on to nab the accused.
