The delay in disposing of the appeal of the seven Christians of Kandhamal in Odisha, who have been languishing in jail for the murder of Swami Laxmanananda Saraswati, came in for wide criticism at a function organized by the Delhi Minorities Commission.
As reported by mattersindia.com, on October 11 at the release of the Hindi documentary ‘Kaid mein Bekasoor’ (Innocents Imprisoned) at the Delhi Secretariat auditorium, Rajendra Pal Gautam, a minister of the Delhi Government said, “Humanity is being undermined at the altar of religion and that’s why incidents like Kandhamal happen.” Delhi University Professor Apoorvanand, who also addressed the program, warned, “If we fail to protect the minorities, we are falling into the pit.” Sister Anastasia Gill, a DMC Member, said the commission took up the case to awaken the minorities and others to massive injustice to innocent people.
The documentary was produced by journalist Anto Akkara, who has been spearheading a campaign for the release of the seven innocents. The journalist has made 27 trips to remote Kandhamal jungles villages and authored the book Who Killed Swami Laxmanananda?
Source: www.mattersindia.com
