Archive · 29 Aug 2026
Telangana Forum Demands Immediate Release of Political Prisoners
A group in Telangana protested for people they consider political prisoners to be released.
They especially asked for the release of Adivasi prisoners.
They also want certain cases under the UAPA law to be dropped.
The group says these cases involve mass-organization leaders, intellectuals, minority political prisoners, and Telangana movement activists.
It also wants the UAPA law to be repealed.
The protest took place at Indira Park in Hyderabad on Saturday.
Prof. G. Laxman said some people accused of being Maoists have stayed in jail for years without a final trial.
The forum also asked the governments of Telangana, other states, and the Central government to act.
The United Forum for the Release of Political Prisoners-Telangana demanded the immediate release of political prisoners.
The forum specifically called for the release of Adivasi prisoners and the dropping of UAPA cases against several groups.
Members demanded withdrawal of cases against Telangana movement activists and repeal of the UAPA law.
The forum staged a protest at Indira Park in Hyderabad on Saturday.
Prof. G. Laxman said many alleged Maoist prisoners remain jailed for years as under-trials and face difficulty obtaining bail.
- Who
- The United Forum for the Release of Political Prisoners-Telangana, including Prof. G. Laxman and other forum members.
- What
- They demanded the release of political prisoners, withdrawal of specified cases, and repeal of the UAPA law.
- When
- Saturday; the article does not provide a specific date.
- Where
- Indira Park in Hyderabad, Telangana.
- Why
- The forum says people, including alleged Maoist and Adivasi prisoners, are being held for long periods and face difficulty obtaining bail.
- Organizer
- United Forum for the Release of Political Prisoners-Telangana
- Main demand
- Immediate release of all political prisoners in jails
- Additional demands
- Withdrawal of cases against Telangana movement activists and repeal of the UAPA law
- Protest location
- Indira Park, Hyderabad
- Named speaker
- Prof. G. Laxman, President of the Civil Liberties Committee, Telangana
- Prison conditions cited
- Some alleged Maoist prisoners have remained under trial for years
- Other governments addressed
- The governments of Andhra Pradesh, other states, and the Central government