Four years after IIT Kharagpur student Faizan Ahmed's death, no arrests have been reported despite a court-ordered SIT investigation. Two autopsies changed the course of the case, but his mother, Rehana Ahmed, continues to fight for justice and accountability.
At a civil rights convention in Kolkata, Prashant Bhushan, Justice Abhay Mahadev Thipsay and Apoorvanand raised concerns over voter exclusion, restrictions on peaceful protest and threats to civil liberties. APCR also launched a legal-aid helpline and a voter name-restoration initiative in West Bengal.
Months after Abdul Rahim was allegedly detained in Uttar Dinajpur, his family heard his voice from Bangladesh. Two phone calls brought relief that he was alive, but also raised a frightening question: how did a man taken into custody in Bengal cross the border?
Two men were killed and three critically injured after a mob allegedly attacked five travellers in Siliguri over suspected cattle theft. Police arrested the three survivors and seven others in connection with the violence, while questions remain over what triggered the attack.
A Murshidabad family says four members, including a 16-year-old, were detained as alleged Bangladeshis despite two reportedly voting in 2026 and Dablu Saikh’s name surviving SIR. MASUM has questioned the nationality verification process and sought an independent probe into their alleged pushback.
Systemic Oversight or Targeted Action? Migrant workers from Bengal uncover duplicate voter IDs shared with individuals in Gujarat and Haryana, sparking alarm. Activists link this to the harassment of Bengali-speaking workers under false infiltration narratives. The issue exposes vulnerabilities in India’s electoral system, raising questions about fairness and accountability
From a Kolkata Madrasa to the UK's University of Southampton, Mohammad Israr's journey defies stereotypes, earning a fully funded MSc in Maritime Archaeology at 24
India’s human rights record came under scrutiny as NGOs and activists highlighted systemic abuses, including the persecution of minorities, misuse of anti-terror laws, and escalating state-backed injustices. Calls for justice rang loud, urging action against lynchings, the incarceration of activists, and the destruction of homes under the guise of legality. The program marked the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights with a renewed call for dignity, freedom, and justice for all
A High Court ruling voiding OBC status for 77 Muslim communities has left thousands of students and job seekers in West Bengal in limbo, raising concerns about systemic neglect and fueling calls for justice across the state
Kolkata's interfaith event on Gandhi Jayanti highlights Prophet Muhammad's lasting contributions to human rights, social justice, and equality, countering Islamophobic narratives