"Kept in the Dark": AISA President Neha Bora’s Lawyer Slams Police Over Detention
Lawyer for AISA president Neha Bora claims police have kept them in the dark regarding her detention and charges at the Mangolpuri ANTF office.
The legal team representing Neha Bora, the president of the All India Students' Association (AISA), has raised serious concerns over her detention, alleging that the police are withholding critical information and obstructing access to her. Advocate Aditya Krishna, part of Bora's legal team, claimed that both lawyers and friends have been facing significant hurdles in meeting the detained student leader.
Legal Team Alleges Lack of Transparency
Speaking in the early hours of Saturday, Advocate Aditya Krishna expressed frustration over the lack of substantive details provided by the authorities. According to Krishna, the only information the legal team has received is that Bora is being held and is either undergoing or awaiting a medical examination.
"The police have not given any significant substantive information to us, and we have been kept in the dark," Krishna stated. "We don't know what charges have been framed, if any. We don't know if any FIR has been registered, nor the contents thereof."
The lawyer further alleged that the failure to inform the next of kin and attorneys is a "clear breach" of protocol. He emphasized that the government must ensure the rights of detainees are protected and called for an end to what he described as "illegality."
Detention at Mangolpuri ANTF Office
The All India Students' Association (AISA) had previously sounded the alarm via a post on X, stating that Neha Bora was being held alone at the Anti-Narcotic Task Force (ANTF) office in Mangolpuri. The association claimed that for several hours, there had been no communication with her, and her associates were being blocked from entering by several individuals in civilian clothing.
Concerns Over Health and Access
Anjali, a Delhi University student and AISA activist, revealed that it took nearly five hours of "persistent struggle," including intense arguments and negotiations, before the police finally allowed one of Bora's friends to see her.
Anjali highlighted a worrying aspect regarding Bora's physical condition, claiming that her health had been deteriorating over the last four to five days and that she was in urgent need of medical attention. However, she noted that based on the report from the friend who visited her, Bora is "otherwise okay" despite her worsening health.
What Happens Next?
Based on typical legal procedures in similar cases, the legal team expects Neha Bora to be produced before a magistrate on Sunday morning. However, Advocate Krishna noted that this expectation is based on general practice rather than any official confirmation from the police.