Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, May 11:
Dublin based human rights defenders group, Frontline urged the Indian authorities to release Sapamcha Kangleipal immediately.
In a letter sent through the Chief Justice of India, Justice KG Balkrishnan, Frontline director Mary Lawlor asserted that Kangleipal was arrested and detained solely on the basis of his legitimate and peaceful activities in the defence of human rights.
Frontline also demanded for immediate, thorough and impartial investigation into the arrest and detention with a view to publish the results and bringing those responsible to justice.
The group also urged to guarantee in all circumstances that human rights defenders and organisations in India are able to carry out their legitimate human rights activities without fear of reprisals, and free of all restrictions including judicial harassment.