Indian activists released
By AFP
June 18, 2021
New Delhi: Three Indian student activists detained for more than a year -- including on terrorism-related charges -- for protesting a citizenship law were released on bail on Thursday, in a high-profile case that is now headed to the nation’s supreme court.
The trio was arrested by Delhi police in May last year for protesting the 2019 law, which made it easier for millions of illegal immigrants from three neighbouring countries to get citizenship -- but not if they are Muslims.
Natasha Narwal, 32, Devangana Kalita, 31, and Asif Iqbal Tanha, 25, were charged under several laws, including anti-terrorism legislation, for allegedly plotting riots in Delhi by taking part in the demonstrations.
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