HRES 1418 United States House · 119th Congress

Honoring the life and legacy of Father Stan, a prominent human rights activist who died while in custody of the Indian state on July 5, 2021, and encouraging India to pursue an independent investigation into his arrest, incarceration, and death.

This resolution honors the life of Father Stan, a human rights activist who died in Indian custody in 2021, and urges the Indian government to conduct an independent investigation into his arrest and death. The text highlights allegations that Father Stan was detained based on fabricated digital evidence planted on his computer by hackers linked to Indian police agencies. It calls for an inquiry into these claims of evidence tampering and the subsequent mistreatment of the activist, who suffered from Parkinson's disease and COVID-19 while in prison. Additionally, the resolution expresses concern over the use of antiterrorism laws against human rights defenders and supports the rights of indigenous and marginalized communities in India.
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