New Delhi, July 6
Led by the UN Human Rights Council, several international human rights organisations have termed the circumstances surrounding Father Stan Swamy’s death as “disturbing”, “inexcusable” and “devastating”.
10 parties seek action
Leaders of 10 Opposition parties, including Sonia Gandhi, NCP's Sharad Pawar and ex-PM HD Deve Gowda, wrote to President Ram Nath Kovind, seeking action.
They urged him to direct the government to take action against those responsible for allegedly meting out "inhuman treatment" to the activist in jail.
The MEA, however, said all actions were strictly in accordance with the law and Father Swamy was arrested and detained by the NIA after following due process.