Monday 9 July 2012

D- Voter Declaration Grips Fear for Barak Residents


National Human Rights Commission
Silchar Press Club approached the National Human Rights Commission on the alleged suicide committed  by a resident of border village in Assam's Cachar district after he was declared a 'D' or doubtful voter. The incident was a serious human rights violation.

Arjun Namasudra,32  had allegedly committed suicide on June 8 after he was declared a 'D' or doubtful voter and was not given the form for a voter photo identity card.

Namasudra was a resident of Indo-Bangla border village Haritikar part-I (Subodh Nagar colony) under Katigorah police station. He was an Indian  was a poor daily wage labourer and could not manage the legal expenses and became depressed. It is clearly a case of human rights violation. He had hanged himself to death after a case was filed against him in the Foreigners' Tribunal alleging he was a doubtful citizen.
Silchar Press Club in order to provide justice for late Namasudra will appeal to the Prime Minister and President to provide help to the family members of the deceased. The Silchar Press Club demanded to the government to provide 10 lakh compensation and a government job to Namasudra’s wife.

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