Document #1272090

OMCT – World Organisation Against Torture (Author)

Risk of impunity in the killing of Mr. Safiqul Islam Seikh in West Bengal [IND 070808]

http://www.omct.org/index.php?id=&lang=eng&actualPageNumber=1&articleSet=Appeal&articleId=7952

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ecoi.net description:
West Bengal: A mentally distressed former cattle smuggler died after he was shot by members of the Border Security Force (BSF) on 4 May 2008; BSF claim they responded to an attack by smugglers; circumstances unclear; a police investigation has been launched but there are no reports on progress made
Country:
India
Source:
OMCT – World Organisation Against Torture (Author)
Original link:
http://www.omct.org/index.php?id=&lang=eng&actualPageNumber=1&articleSet=Appeal&articleId=7952
Document type:
Appeal or News Release
Language:
English
Published:
7 August 2008
Document ID:
1272090 (former ID 103537)

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