Do Not Dilute CRZ Further – HRF
The Human Rights Forum (HRF) takes strong exception to the atrocious assertion by AP Tourism Minister Kandula Durgesh in the […]
Press Statements (English)
HRF asks AP government to desist from acquiring a large extent of land for BPCL
The Human Rights Forum (HRF) calls on the AP government to desist from going ahead with acquiring a large extent
HRF demands that the police personnel involved in the custodial torture of V. Samson of Morusumilli village be booked under the relevant sections of the BNS and the SC/ST (PoA) Act
The Human Rights Forum (HRF) demands that the police personnel from multiple stations involved in the custodial torture of V.
HRF Demands Resolution Against Uranium Mining
The Human Rights Forum (HRF) demands that the Andhra Pradesh government adopt a resolution in the State Assembly stating in
Toxic Gas Release at Tagoor Laboratories, JNPC, Parawada
Several employees of Tagoor Laboratories, JNPC, Parawada were exposed to a toxic gas release in the early hours of 27
Cancel Deals with Adani: HRF to AP Govt.
In light of criminal indictment of Gautam Adani and other executives of Adani Green Energy by Federal US prosecutors in
Karakagudem ‘Encounter’: HRF Calls for Prosecution of Cops
The Human Rights Forum (HRF) demands the criminal prosecution of police personnel, whether the Greyhounds or other agency, who participated in the gunning down of six Maoists, all of them Adivasis, in the early hours of 05-09-2024, in the Bodagutta forest region of Karakagudem mandal in Bhadadri-Kothagudem district, Telangana. The criminal investigation into the case must be carried out by either the CBI or an agency independent from the TG State police.
HRF Wants Quartzite Mining Lease Revoked, Public Hearing Cancelled
The Human Rights Forum (HRF) demands that the mining lease and all other permissions accorded to project proponent Ms VR
Smita Sabharwal should unconditionally tender apology to the grieved physically challenged sections
Though we respect her Right to freedom of Expression, Human Rights Forum would like to inform her that ability to go to field work and stamina to listen to grievances required more of sincere commitment to serve for All India Service cadre than physical fitness. Our experience shows that not all IAS officers with working limbs are willing to go to field work and prefer to skip Prajavani – a grievance redressal program. She should keep this reality in mind.
Attack On Deccan Chronicle Office Condemned
According to reports, the mob was aggressive and abusive with Chronicle employees including women journalists. They were angry about a report published in the newspaper regarding the ongoing issue of privatisation of the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant. Instead of clarifying their point of view through a rejoinder or other democratic means, these activists, reportedly belonging to the Telugu Nadu Students Federation and the ruling party’s women’s wing, resorted to unabashed violence.