Arbitrary detention and torture of a prominent social worker in Manipur The Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) has received information from Human Rights Alert regarding the arbitrary detention of Mr. Khumukcham Chingkhei Luwang, a prominent social worker and Vice President of International Peace and Social Advancement, from Imphal West District, Manipur. His whereabouts have been changed since his arrest, but the latest news given by a Meira Paibi states that he was in the custody of army and has been released following negotiations on 3 April, 2014. He was blindfolded and tortured while in the custody and is still highly traumatized. The family is deeply concerned about his health since Mr. Khumukcham is a heart patient and his consumption of regular doses of vital medicine was disrupted. A few weeks back, a prominent journalist was also assaulted by the security forces. The AHRC is concerned about the safety and security of human rights defenders in Manipur. Abductions by security forces often lead to disappearances and extrajudicial executions in Manipur. This is evident from the recent inquiry report. Please write to the authorities demanding an immediate relief and end of harassment of Mr. Khumukcham and other human rights defenders in the state. The AHRC is writing separately to the UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders and UN Special Rapporteur against Torture. Read full @ goo.gl/tF8AzP
Posted on: Sat, 05 Apr 2014 02:51:03 +0000
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