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 […]
Press Statements (English)
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.
HRF and Dalita Aikya Porata Vedika Demand Justice: Call for Appeal in Dalit Tonsure Case Verdict
The Human Rights Forum (HRF) and Dalita Aikya Porata Vedika demand that the government of Andhra Pradesh appeal the verdict,
Drop Case Against Arundhati Roy, Showkat Hussain, Repeal UAPA: HRF, GASS
The Human Right Forum (AP & Telangana) and the Ganatantrik Adhikar Surakhya Sangathan (GASS, Odisha) condemn the granting of sanction
HRF complaint To Chief Election Commissioner (CEC): Hate Speech By Prime Minister During Poll Rally In Rajasthan
It is the HRF’s opinion that the Prime Minister’s speech constitutes a blatant violation of the Representation of the People Act and the Model Code of Conduct. They are clearly intended to incite hate and violence. We urge you to investigate the hate speech expeditiously (the links are given below) and to also initiate appropriate action.
Judgment in Venkatayapalem Dalit tonsuring case merely notional
There is no justifiable reason for the lenient approach the court took in deciding the sentence. The accused, ten in number, have managed to prolong the case for 28 years owing to the social, economic and political clout they hold. Their caste background played the key role in ensuring the support of all the political parties in the state. We demand that the State file an appeal in the High Court for increasing the duration of the punishment. If the victims decide to file a private appeal, the HRF will ensure all the cooperation required.