The state resorted to physical violence to silence us
Summary
Law student Majid Ansari was violently assaulted by police while observing the relocation of evicted squatter settlers in Kirtipur. Despite brutal treatment and denial of medical care, he remains determined to seek accountability.
Key Points
- Majid Ansari, a law student and legal activist, was brutally assaulted by police at a holding centre for evicted squatters in Kirtipur during heavy rainfall.
- Ansari challenged the presence of unofficial actors commanding police officers, leading to hostility and eventual physical violence against him and fellow activists.
- During the eviction process, police officers showed confusion and refused to provide displaced families with information about their relocation.
- Ansari was detained without a warrant, physically abused in police custody, denied proper medical documentation, and faced intimidation threats from authorities.
