Amid simmering protest over the arrest of Jaiklong Brahma, the Amnesty International India has asked the Assam government to release the Kokrajhar journalist and guarantee him a fair trial meeting international standards. A press statement issued by the organization reads that Brahma was arrested on September 2 in connection with Kokrajhar PS Case No 367/2014, under Sections 120(B), 121, 121(A), 122 and 109 of the IPC, read with Sections 10(B), 13(B) and 18 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) (Amendment) Act, 2008, a week later he was detained under the National Security Act (NSA). These Sections cover various criminal offences including multiple counts of conspiracy, being a member of an “unlawful association” and “inciting unlawful activities”. Expressing concern over Brahma’s detention under the NSA, Amnesty International India said the journalist now runs a risk of being detained for 12 months without charge or trial.
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