The Assam Human Rights Commission (AHRC) on Monday issued a notice to the Central Jail, Guwahati, asking it to submit a report on the health condition of peasant leader Akhil Gogoi who was arrested on December 27 last year for his alleged role in violence during anti-CAA protests. AHRC member Deva Kumar Saikia issued the notice after taking cognisance of a complaint filed by All Assam Law Student Union Vice-President Debashish Medhi. In his complaint, Mr. Medhi said Mr. Gogoi, who is also an RTI activist, was suffering from various ailments but he was not provided with proper food and timely treatment. He also accused the jail authorities of purposely caused delay in taking the peasant leader to a hospital which amounts to violation of human rights. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has registered a case against Mr. Gogoi under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.

Source: The Hindu March 16, 2020 13:52 UTC