Partha finally released on bail

We wonder why he was arrested and what was his crime. Nothing is clear about him yet. But the youngman has complained that he was subjected to severe torture and gave a vivid account of the same. We cannot but feel outraged by the circumstances surrounding his seven months in detention. We cannot protest enough.

Though he had been granted bail by the High Court, his release was delayed by seven days for some inexplicable reasons. Procedural reasons could be cited, but the impression is difficult to shake off that the poor boy was not shown an iota of sympathy, and that he was a victim of vendetta.

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There is the additional factor that we must not overlook; when someone is from a minority community, a greater sensitivity has to be demonstrated in protecting his rights. Overall, it is a question of upholding constitutional and human rights of our citizens. Our democratic norms and the ethos of rule of law do not permit any impingement on such rights.

Partha returned to the country on completion of higher studies in India and landed in the great mess falling victim to fortuitous circumstances. The strange perceived linkages between different things are a source of worry to any sane mind.

The laws are there to protect the rights of individuals as well as our collective interests. Partha like any other citizen of this country deserves justice.