{"id":132792,"date":"2024-12-24T18:04:19","date_gmt":"2024-12-24T12:34:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/assamtimespost.in\/?p=132792"},"modified":"2024-12-24T18:04:19","modified_gmt":"2024-12-24T12:34:19","slug":"tragic-loss-spurs-action-ahrc-takes-bold-suo-motu-notice-of-congress-workers-death-during-guwahati-protest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/assamtimespost.in\/?p=132792","title":{"rendered":"Tragic Loss Spurs Action : AHRC Takes Bold Suo Motu Notice of Congress Worker\u2019s Death During Guwahati Protest"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-132659\" src=\"https:\/\/assamtimespost.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/New-Logo-Smal-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"198\" height=\"55\" title=\"\"><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">The Assam State Human Rights Commission (AHRC) has initiated a suo motu investigation into the unfortunate death of Congress member Advocate Mridul Islam. Islam died during the &#8220;Raj Bhavan Chalo&#8221; protest organized by the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) in Guwahati on December 19, 2024. This protest forms part of a larger nationwide movement addressing key issues such as the deployment of smart meters, alleged corruption ties with the Adani Group, the ongoing crisis in Manipur, and the controversial &#8220;One Nation, One Election&#8221; Bill.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">The protest drew thousands of Congress supporters. Key figures present included APCC Chief Bhupen Borah, Leader of the Opposition Debabrata Saikia, Working President Jakir Hussain Sikdar, and senior leader Ripun Bora. As the situation escalated, law enforcement deployed tear gas to disperse the crowds, leading to reports of adverse health effects among participants, including prominent Congress leaders.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_132794\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-132794\" style=\"width: 1162px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-132794 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/assamtimespost.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ghy-1-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1162\" height=\"653\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assamtimespost.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ghy-1-3.jpg 1162w, https:\/\/assamtimespost.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ghy-1-3-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assamtimespost.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ghy-1-3-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assamtimespost.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ghy-1-3-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assamtimespost.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ghy-1-3-750x421.jpg 750w, https:\/\/assamtimespost.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ghy-1-3-1140x641.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1162px) 100vw, 1162px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-132794\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000\"><em><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">AHRC Takes Bold Suo Motu Notice of Congress Worker\u2019s Death During Guwahati Protest<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">The AHRC\u2019s involvement underscores the gravity of the incident, amid growing concerns over protest management and the subsequent use of force. This development highlights the contentious atmosphere surrounding the outlined issues, reflecting widespread discontent and the demand for government accountability.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">This unfortunate event not only spotlights the extent of dissatisfaction among the populace but also raises pertinent discussions about the balance between maintaining public order and respecting the rights of individuals during protests. The AHRC\u2019s proactive stance suggests the possibility of further investigations into the conduct of law enforcement during the protest, marking a significant chapter in Assam\u2019s political landscape as citizens and leaders alike seek explanations and justice in the aftermath of this tragic occurrence.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Assam State Human Rights Commission (AHRC) has initiated a suo motu investigation into the unfortunate death of Congress member Advocate Mridul Islam. Islam died during the &#8220;Raj Bhavan Chalo&#8221; protest organized by the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) in Guwahati on December 19, 2024. This protest forms part of a larger nationwide movement addressing [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":132793,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jnews-multi-image_gallery":[],"jnews_single_post":{"subtitle":"News Desk :"},"jnews_primary_category":[],"jnews_social_meta":[],"jnews_override_counter":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[210],"tags":[38339],"class_list":["post-132792","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-ghy","tag-guwahaticongressworkersdeath"],"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/assamtimespost.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/132792","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/assamtimespost.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/assamtimespost.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/assamtimespost.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/assamtimespost.in\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=132792"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/assamtimespost.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/132792\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/assamtimespost.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/132793"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/assamtimespost.in\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=132792"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/assamtimespost.in\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=132792"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/assamtimespost.in\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=132792"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}