A day after Neelam Azad, a resident of Haryana’s Jind, was arrested in connection with the security breach in Parliament in New Delhi, the local khap and farmer leaders, as well as social activists, held a panchayat in Narwana on December 14 seeking her immediate release and withdrawal of charges under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.
Adopting a three-point resolution at the panchayat, Haryana Sanyukt Kisan Morcha member Azad Palwa said Ms. Azad had raised her voice against unemployment, dictatorship, and the issues faced by farmers and small traders. Mr. Palwa said the method adopted by the youth may not be right, but the panchayat supported the issues raised by them. Seeking her release, he demanded that the case registered against her under the stringent UAPA be withdrawn. “Her intention was not to harm anyone,” said Mr. Palwa.
