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Climate Activist Harjeet Singh Arrested
Harjeet Singh, a well-known climate activist, was arrested in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, on Monday for having too much liquor at his home.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED), a central agency, is also investigating him for allegedly using foreign money to influence the Indian government's policies.
The ED claims that Singh and his organization, Satat Sampada Pvt Ltd, received a lot of money from foreign groups and used it for activities that could harm India's energy security.
Singh has denied the allegations, stating that the funds were for legitimate consultancy and climate advocacy work.
The ED is also looking into his trips to Pakistan and Bangladesh, alleging that these trips were part of a larger plan to promote a treaty that would phase out fossil fuels.
Singh was released on bail on Tuesday.
Climate activist Harjeet Singh was arrested in Ghaziabad under UP Excise Act for possessing liquor beyond permissible limits.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is investigating Singh for alleged misuse of foreign funds to influence government policies.
Singh's visits to Pakistan and Bangladesh are under scrutiny, with the ED alleging he met individuals unconnected to the stated purpose of his visits.
The ED claims that Satat Sampada Pvt Ltd, co-founded by Singh, received over Rs 6 crore in foreign funds under the guise of consultancy charges.
Singh and his wife have denied the allegations, stating that the funds were for legitimate consultancy and climate advocacy work and that his international trips were for professional climate-related conferences and summits.
- Who
- Harjeet Singh, a climate activist and co-founder of Satat Sampada Pvt Ltd
- What
- Arrest under UP Excise Act for alleged possession of liquor beyond permissible limits and misuse of foreign funds
- Where
- Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
- When
- Monday (arrest), Tuesday (bail)
- Why
- Alleged misuse of foreign funds to influence government policies and undermine India's energy security
Harjeet Singh's Defense
Enforcement Directorate's Allegations
Nature of Foreign Funds
Harjeet Singh's Defense
Funds received for legitimate consultancy and climate advocacy work.
Enforcement Directorate's Allegations
Funds misused to influence government policies and promote the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty.
Purpose of International Trips
Harjeet Singh's Defense
Trips were for professional climate-related conferences and summits.
Enforcement Directorate's Allegations
Trips were part of a larger plan to promote the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty and meet individuals unconnected to stated purposes.
Key facts
- Name
- Harjeet Singh
- Occupation
- Climate Activist
- Organization
- Satat Sampada Pvt Ltd
- Arrest Location
- Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
- Arrest Date
- Monday
- Charges
- UP Excise Act violations and alleged foreign exchange violations
- Alleged Misuse
- Foreign funds to influence government policies
- Bail
- Granted on Tuesday
Quotes
Satat Sampada
Non-governmental climate organization co-founded by Harjeet Singh and Jyoti Awasthi
“It is important to clarify that he (Harjeet) has travelled internationally for the past two decades to participate in climate-related conferences, summits and policy forums. These visits were undertaken strictly in a professional capacity, where he has consistently represented the concerns of developing countries and highlighted India’s progress in renewable energy and climate action.”
indianexpress.com
“During the ED search, we fully cooperated and provided all relevant information and documentary evidence. We remain willing to extend complete cooperation and furnish any further information required by competent authorities.”
indianexpress.com
Harjeet Singh and Jyoti Awasthi
Climate activists and co-founders of Satat Sampada
“the allegations being reported are baseless, biased and misleading”
indianexpress.com
Sources
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