Petition from Nigeria for urgent granting of freedom to Mr. Ramesh Agarwal currently jailed without bail by Indian Authorities
“Dear Prime Minister, Chief Minister and Chief secretary of
Chhatisgarh & Chairman NHRC,
We are concerned that Ramesh Agarwal, a long standing environmental
and social advocate has been arrested in Chhatisgarh and jailed
without Bail. We understand that he has been arrested on charges made
by the Jindal Group of Companies alleging criminal defamation and
intimidation based on statements made by Mr. Agarwal at a legally
constituted Public Hearing one year ago in May 2010 on an
environmental impact assessment for a 2500 MW power plant proposed by
the Jindal Group. Since his arrest, we understand that Mr. Agarwal
has been denied medical attention and chained to his hospital bed in
violation of his human rights recognized by the laws of India. We
sincerely hope that India does not send a message to the world that
its citizen who speak up and express environmental and social concerns
will be treated in this manner.
We earnestly request that Mr. Agarwal be released without delay and
that you ensure his safety, health and wellbeing. We also hope that
these charges will not be pursued any further and that the concerns
that Mr. Agarwal and other villagers expressed at the hearing will be
given earnest consideration by your Government and institutions.
(Sgd): 6 June, 2011
--
Richard Ingwe (Executive Director & Senior Researcher), CRADLE
(Centre for Research & Action on Developing Locales, Regions & the
Environment), The African Institute for Sustainable Development,
14 b Musaha Street (6 Esu Square), Behind Deeper Life Church Hqrs.,
Off Yelow-Duke Str./Off Ekpo-Abasi near CRUTECH Junction, Calabar
South LGA, Cross River State,
NIGERIA.
Tel (mobile): (+234) 8098398708 and 8051740656
http://www.ngcradle.org
“Dear Prime Minister, Chief Minister and Chief secretary of
Chhatisgarh & Chairman NHRC,
We are concerned that Ramesh Agarwal, a long standing environmental
and social advocate has been arrested in Chhatisgarh and jailed
without Bail. We understand that he has been arrested on charges made
by the Jindal Group of Companies alleging criminal defamation and
intimidation based on statements made by Mr. Agarwal at a legally
constituted Public Hearing one year ago in May 2010 on an
environmental impact assessment for a 2500 MW power plant proposed by
the Jindal Group. Since his arrest, we understand that Mr. Agarwal
has been denied medical attention and chained to his hospital bed in
violation of his human rights recognized by the laws of India. We
sincerely hope that India does not send a message to the world that
its citizen who speak up and express environmental and social concerns
will be treated in this manner.
We earnestly request that Mr. Agarwal be released without delay and
that you ensure his safety, health and wellbeing. We also hope that
these charges will not be pursued any further and that the concerns
that Mr. Agarwal and other villagers expressed at the hearing will be
given earnest consideration by your Government and institutions.
(Sgd): 6 June, 2011
--
Richard Ingwe (Executive Director & Senior Researcher), CRADLE
(Centre for Research & Action on Developing Locales, Regions & the
Environment), The African Institute for Sustainable Development,
14 b Musaha Street (6 Esu Square), Behind Deeper Life Church Hqrs.,
Off Yelow-Duke Str./Off Ekpo-Abasi near CRUTECH Junction, Calabar
South LGA, Cross River State,
NIGERIA.
Tel (mobile): (+234) 8098398708 and 8051740656
http://www.ngcradle.org
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