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From the archive: The unravelling of a conspiracy: were the 16 charged with plotting to kill India’s prime minister framed?
Sep 25, 2024
Siddhartha Deb, a keen writer and journalist renowned for tackling intricate social issues, sheds light on the harrowing plight of 16 activists accused of plotting against India's Prime Minister. The discussion reveals the troubling manipulation of evidence and the crackdown on dissent in Modi's India. From the dubious arrest of human rights activist Rona Wilson to the misuse of anti-terror laws, Deb highlights a chilling narrative of repression, underscoring the dangerous implications for democracy and civil liberties.
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- Rona Wilson's arrest illustrates the alarming use of anti-terror laws in India to suppress dissent against the government.
- Evidence suggests that the allegations against the accused were fabricated through state-sponsored surveillance and hacking methods, revealing systemic oppression.
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The Arrest of Rona Wilson
Rona Wilson, a human rights activist, was arrested by police on allegations of conspiring to assassinate India's Prime Minister, Narendra Modi. This arrest followed a raid on his home where authorities seized his laptop and mobile phone. Despite Wilson's advocacy for political prisoners, the police charged him under India's anti-terror law, claiming to find incriminating evidence on his devices. Remarkably, at the time of the alleged conspiracy, Wilson was not even present at the event related to the charges.
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