Archive · 26 May 2025
Congress MLA Alleges Wrongful Detentions of People in Jaipur
A Congress leader in Jaipur, India, spoke out about the police detaining people under the pretense of being Bangladeshi Rohingya refugees.
He claimed that many people were wrongly picked up, including those from Rajasthan and West Bengal, who did not have passports or IDs.
The leader helped release a large number of these detainees.
He also criticized the government's plan to remove people from food security programs based on their caste or religion.
This issue highlights concerns about the government's actions and the protection of people's rights.
Congress MLA Rafeek Khan reported that people were wrongfully detained in Jaipur under the guise of identifying Bangladeshi Rohingya.
Around 2,000-2,500 people were detained and questioned for IDs and passports.
Many detainees were from Rajasthan and West Bengal, not Bangladesh.
Khan intervened to help release approximately 2,000-2,500 people.
He also raised concerns about the government's intention to remove people from food security.
- Who
- Congress MLA Rafeek Khan and CPI national secretary Annie Raja.
- What
- Congress MLA Rafeek Khan reported wrongful detentions in Jaipur under the guise of identifying Bangladeshi Rohingya people.
- When
- The report was made on Sunday at a program about Right to Food.
- Where
- Jaipur, India.
- Why
- Rafeek Khan raised concerns about the detentions and potential removal of food security beneficiaries based on caste or religion.
- Location
- Jaipur, India
- Politician
- Rafeek Khan
- Political Party
- Congress
- Allegation
- Wrongful detentions under the pretense of identifying Bangladeshi Rohingya
- Detention Numbers
- Approximately 2,000-2,500