Statement from Academics and Activists from UK on Crackdown on Dissent in India

May 13, 2020

We condemn the brutal crackdown on dissent and protest which has accompanied India’s Covid-19 lockdown. The Modi government has launched a witch-hunt of students and activists and is charging them under the draconian Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).

Civil Society Condemns Delhi Police for Falsely Implicating Innocent Students & Activists in Delhi Violence Cases

April 23, 2020

A number of activists and academics have issued a joint statement condemning Delhi police’s move to arrest students and activists and implicating them in cases related to violence in Delhi.

Government Of India Must Stop Using Draconian Laws Against Dissenting Voices

April 23, 2020

The Government of India must stop the crackdown on dissenting voices. The use of India’s primary counter-terrorism law UAPA against two students involved in protests against the discriminatory Citizenship (Amendment) Act is an extension of the crackdown on anyone who is critical of the state.

Sikh Body Condemns Arrests of Jamia University Students & Activists; Says Govt. Abusing Lockdown

April 21, 2020

Dal Khalsa on Monday condemned Delhi Govt for arresting Jamia Millia Islamia University students and activists, who spearheaded protests against the amendments to the Citizenship Act, and demanded from the Prime Minister Narendra Modi to instruct the administration to not indulge in witch-hunting.

Violence in Delhi Fuelled by Hate Speeches Needs Immediate Action by the Government

February 25, 2020

Political leaders in India who are fuelling hatred and creating a violent environment by making hate speeches must be immediately held accountable, said Amnesty International India today.

Gun Shots Again Fired Near Jamia Millia Islamia University in Delhi

February 3, 2020

Following the incident, scores of people at the protest site gathered outside the Jamia Nagar police station to register a complaint about the incident.

Gun Shots Again Fired Near Jamia Millia Islamia University in Delhi

February 3, 2020

Following the incident, scores of people at the protest site gathered outside the Jamia Nagar police station to register a complaint about the incident.

Student Shot at Outside Jamia Millia Islamia University; Hindustan Zindabad Slogan Raised

January 30, 2020

As per reports emanating from New Delhi an unidentified man opened fire outside Jamia Millia Islamia University,

Bloody Sunday 2019: PUDR Releases Report on Police Brutality at Jamia Milia Islamia University

December 27, 2019

The People's Union For Democratic Rights (PUDR) released a report titled "Bloody Sunday 2019: Police Brutalities At Jamia University 13-15 December 2019" on Thursday (Dec. 26).

Brutal Crackdown On Student Protests Must End: Amnesty India

December 18, 2019

In response to the brutal crackdown on student protests across the country who are protesting against the Citizenship Amendment Act, the Executive Director of Amnesty India, Avinash Kumar said: “Students have the right to protest. Violence against peacefully protesting students cannot under any circumstance be justified.