The Chhattisgarh government is tightening the noose around human rights activist Dr Binayak Sen who was arrested in May 2007 on charges of sedition. It has now brought in a supplementary charge sheet and 47 more witnesses which are in addition to the 87 witnesses already presented.
Among the many who feel strongly about Binayak Sen, is filmmaker Sudhir Mishra.
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/filmmaker-to-make-film-on-rights-activist-binayak-sen/68225-8.html
Dr Sen was arrested last year allegedly for being a conduit between Maoists.
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/jailed-indian-doc-and-activist-wins-jonathan-mann-award/66325-2.html
The 2008 Jonathan Mann is an award for global health and human rights.
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/doctor-in-jail-honoured-with-jonathan-mann-award/64050-3.html
The SC on Monday denied the bail application of Dr Binayak Sen.
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/on-human-rights-day-sc-big-letdown-for-activists/53959-3.html
Dr Binayak Sen is languishing in Raipur jail on charges that he is a naxalite.
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/sc-notice-to-chattisgarh-govt-on-activists-detention/49569-3.html
Dr Binayak Sen has been languishing in Raipur jail for the past 3-months.
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/doctor-who-treated-a-naxalite-is-now-behind-bars/46880-3.html
Dr Sen became a target for of his vocal criticism of the state government's policy to fight Maoists with villagers.
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/activist-held-pucl-members-outraged/40804-3.html
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