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So it is very unlikely that the government will secure a conviction in this case. We are writing to express our deep concern at the actions of the National Investigation Agency NIA in its investigation of the Bhima-Koregaon violence. Instead of investigating those responsible for the actual violent clashes in Bhima-Koregaon , the NIA and earlier, the Pune police has focused on the Elgaar Parishad event—a large cultural and political gathering—where the main organizers were reportedly two eminent retired judges.

Surprisingly, in this process, the investigating agencies have arrested several illustrious citizens—including academics, lawyers and prominent activists. Most of the individuals who have been taken into custody were not even present at the Elgaar Parishad event. However, by using the draconian Unlawful Activities Prevention Act UAPA , the government has prevented those who have been arrested from obtaining bail. After arresting Prof. Hany Babu of Delhi University a few weeks ago, the NIA has continued to interrogate academics and activists, and even the defence lawyers for some of the accused.

Most recently, we understand that the NIA has summoned the well-known scientist and activist, Prof. Separate from his outstanding scientific work, Prof. Ray has also been deeply involved in social causes. He has been working extremely hard in coordinating efforts in the Nadia district to battle the COVID pandemic, by helping to set up and operate the government-run COVID-testing center in the district.

Ray has publicly stated that he has no knowledge of the Bhima-Koregaon incident and has never visited the area. But of course it is well known that Prof. We are concerned that Prof. Ray may also be arrested on false charges. We call on the government to immediately end its crackdown on dissidents, release those whom it has arrested in the Elgaar-Parishad case, and instead focus on identifying and prosecuting the true perpetrators of the Bhima-Koregan violence.

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