Farhan Zuberi, a doctoral fellow at Aligarh Muslim University, was arrested by the Aligarh Police on Friday, 22 September. Zuberi had also been a prominent student union leader at the university, actively involved in leading protests against Hindu nationalist policies.
Imran Zuberi, Farhan Zuberi’s brother, told Maktoob that their family is completely unaware of the reasons behind Zuberi’s arrest.
Imran said, “Farhan has consistently advocated for student issues and matters related to justice.” He went on to say, “It’s evident that this government is cracking down on dissenters. They seem intolerant of any criticism or questioning, and Farhan is certainly a prominent dissenting voice.”
Imran said that they have not been provided with a reason for his arrest yet. He added, “We will fight legally to secure his release as swiftly as possible.”
Imran informed Maktoob that the police have shifted him to the Civil Lines police station.
Mrigank Shikhar Pathak, Additional Superintendent of Police in Aligarh City, informed Maktoob, “There was an outstanding arrest warrant against him related to a long-pending case from June 2023.”
When asked about details of the case, the officer said: “He is accused in a case of dragging and beating a man inside the university campus.”
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