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From Assam’s Soil to Detention and Back: The tragic death of Amzad Ali

Locked up in Matia detention camp despite generations-long roots in Assam, 49-year-old Amzad Ali dies of cancer as authorities ignore medical appeals; family finally lays him to rest in his native village

Under BJP Govt, Data Comes to Delhi… and Dies

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Increasing deaths in detention camps prompt review: Assam

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Kashmir & Assam rights issues at US Congressional hearing: Oct 2019

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J&K HC Decriminalises Begging in the State

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BJP to join hands with suicide case accused Gopal Kanda?

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SC orders police to stop ‘harassing’ cop Mukesh Gupta: Chhattisgarh

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Congress victory in Jhabua shatters BJP leaders’ dream

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