Re: Police harrasment of AIDS educator in cochin.

[Guest guest]

As you read the " story " you cannot avoid the feeling of deja vu that rushes in.

It is happening unabated everywhere.

I notice that complaint had been lodged with the police to no avail. But what

about the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)? Photos of the marks Simon got

must also be sent to NHRC and should become part of the evidence of police

brutality.

More importantly the TV channel should be taken to task. You have not even

mentioned the name of the channel and left it as a regional channel! The Press

Council should be made to intervene and the NHRC should also receive a complaint

against the TV channel.

May be the attempt to get justice to Simon could turn futile but many more

Simons will benefit by the firm action against such unscrupulous channels.

Group meetings should also discuss the cunning and unethical practices of such

channels so others would also become wary.

Please pass my best wishes to Simon and wish him speedy

psychological and emotional recovery.

Sreeram

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