Assam Activist Pranab Doley Held Under NSA After Bail

Guwahati: The Campaign Against State Repression condemned the Assam government for slapping the National Security Act on activist Pranab Doley. He remains in custody. This move came just one day after a Golaghat sessions court granted him bail regarding his protest against a Hyatt hotel project near Kaziranga National Park.

State officials claim Doley's work threatened public order and state security. They relied on intelligence reports to justify the detention. The Campaign Against State Repression rejects these claims. They argue the state is using this harsh law to crush opposition to corporate projects. It is a targeted strike. The organization stated that the law is being used against Doley for raising concerns related to land, forests, livelihoods, and constitutional rights of local communities.

Critics say the National Security Act permits detention without trial for extended periods. It undermines due process and basic liberty. The group warns this case fits a pattern of using security laws to silence journalists, students, and human rights defenders. They are demanding the immediate withdrawal of these charges. Authorities must protect the right to dissent.