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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
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Hathras arrest: Union moves SC to allow journalist to talk to family, lawyers
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Wheelchair-bound paralysed prisoner GN Saibaba was on a hunger strike for 10 days!
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Journalist Prashant Kanojia walks out of jail, free speech supporters rejoice!
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Disclosing suspect information to media violates Article 21: MP HC
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