Allegation of custodial torture of adivasi journalist Lingaram

Himanshu Kumar says Adivasi journalist Linga Kodopi was produced in Dantewada court yesterday where he has told his relatives that he was beaten in custody and have been forced to sign on empty papers. As you know Linga was arrested on 9th October on charges of working for Maoists which he denies. He alleges that Linga has been arrested because he had investigated the burning, rape and murder in 3 villages in March by security forces. For more Mr Kumar can be reached at 09013886571

Posted on: Nov 01, 2011. Tags: Himanshu Kumar

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