Interview | In UP, the Police Have Set a New Low: Harsh Mander

The human rights activist speaks to The Wire about instances of police brutality against those protesting the amended citizenship law.

Several Indian states including one of the largest in terms of population – Uttar Pradesh – saw demonstrations and violence during the ongoing protests against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) since the law was passed by parliament. Subsequently, instances of police brutality have also been reported from various states. Around 25 people have died in the violence, allegedly unleashed by the police, out of which 20 dead are from Uttar Pradesh.

Well-known human rights activist Harsh Mander is leading the public outcry against the police’s brutality on protestors. He visited several areas of Uttar Pradesh and returned with facts from the ground. In this interview, Mander is in conversation with The Wire‘s deputy editor Ajoy Ashirwad Mahaprashasta.

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Author: Ajoy Ashirwad Mahaprashasta

Ajoy Ashirwad Mahaprashasta is Political Affairs Editor at The Wire, where he writes on the realpolitik and its influences. At his previous workplace, Frontline, he reported on politics, conflicts, farmers’ issues, history and art. He tweets at @AjoyAshirwad and can be reached at ajoy@cms.thewire.in.