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Covers:  Unemployment, Education, Health, Agriculture, Migration, Human Rights Violation, Custodial Torture, Communal Violence, Politics
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Death in Custody Part 1: No FIR in Death of Ghazipur Man, Accused Cop Honoured

Death in Custody Part 1: No FIR in Death of Ghazipur Man, Accused Cop Honoured

The Quint — According to the data of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) presented by the central government in Lok Sabha, UP has the highest number of custodial deaths in the country. In the last three years, about 24 percent of all custodial deaths across the country were reported in UP.
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Death in Custody Part 2: In UP's Jaunpur, Family Fights the System for Justice

Death in Custody Part 2: In UP's Jaunpur, Family Fights the System for Justice

The Quint — Of the 1,888 deaths in police custody in the last 20 years, only 26 accused have been convicted. One such case is of Krishna Yadav, who died in police custody in UP's Jaunpur. The family faced constant threats in their quest for justice.
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Death in Custody Part 3: Despite Murder Charge, Accused Cops Roam Free

Death in Custody Part 3: Despite Murder Charge, Accused Cops Roam Free

The Quint — 'SWAT Team Trying to Settle The Matter' Ziauddin's brother claims the police were not even ready to file an FIR. But the family put pressure on the police, with the help of the locals, by saying that they will not even collect the body.
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Despite Probe Holding Them Guilty in Death of Mau Man, No Action Against Cops

Despite Probe Holding Them Guilty in Death of Mau Man, No Action Against Cops

The Quint — In cases of custodial deaths, the police usually exert all kinds of pressure on the victim's family and also try to give them inducements. In some cases, it has also been seen that the families of the victims make settlements with the police.
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'Death in Custody': BJP Worker Dies After Police Torture, No Justice Yet

'Death in Custody': BJP Worker Dies After Police Torture, No Justice Yet

The Quint — In the last chapter of the series 'Death in Custody', The Quint brings you the story of mental harassment in police custody. This is the story of 60-year-old BJP worker Kanhaiya Bind, who was abused at the Jigna police station in UP's Mirzapur.
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Umbha Massacre: How Deep-rooted Corruption Took 11 Adivasis' Lives in UP

Umbha Massacre: How Deep-rooted Corruption Took 11 Adivasis' Lives in UP

The Quint — Illegal transfer of Adivasis' land to the relatives of politicians ensued a violent struggle that killed 11 Adivasis and injured another 19 in Umbha village of Uttar Pradesh's Sonbhadra on 17 July 2019. Have the victims got justice after three years?
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Sonbhadra: Tales of Villagers Living in Fear of Contaminated Groundwater

Sonbhadra: Tales of Villagers Living in Fear of Contaminated Groundwater

The Quint — In Uttar Pradesh's Sonbhadra, residents have left their homes due to an increase in the number of deaths due to diseases. The energy capital of India is dotted with powerplants across the district and the toxic fly ash released has been the primary reason for the exodus for many years now. At least 3.26 lakh tonnes of coal is used every day in Sonbhadra’s power plants out of which over 1 lakh tonnes is released as fly ash. The fly ash is mixed with water and disposed off in man-made lakes via pipes. The pipes carrying the disposed of fly ash are often punctured and spillage is common.
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