Akhil Gogoi being taken to GMCH (File image)

A total of 350 students from across the country have written to Assam chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal seeking immediate release of KMSS chief Akhil Gogoi, who was arrested by NIA for his alleged role in violent anti-CAA protests and on charges of his alleged link with the ‘Maoists’.

The students from various colleges and universities including Delhi University, Jawaharlal Nehru University, IIT-Guwahati, Tripura Central University, EFLU Shillong, NEHU Meghalaya, NSD-Agartala, Banaras Hindu University, IIT-Mandi, USTM Meghalaya, Jamia Millia Islamia, Pondicherry University, Birla Institute of Technology-Mesra and Gujarat Central University condemned the continued detention of Gogoi.

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They also demanded immediate and unconditional release of all anti-CAA activists and extend proper medical care for them.

Here is the full statement issued by the students:  

The students’ fraternity of Assam wrote to Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal condemning the unjustified long-term imprisonment of anti-CAA activists, namely Akhil Gogoi, Dhaijya Konwar, Bittu Sonowal, and Manas Konwar among others.

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As the letter stated, it is deplorable how under the pretext of several flimsy allegations one following the other, the investigating agency has managed to extend their period of incarceration for more than six months now. It is a matter of great concern to the people of Assam that a number of students, including Devangana Kalita, who led the anti-CAA protest in New Delhi, has faced the same predicament.

At a time when the entire globe faces tremendous challenges of a pandemic situation, we, the student community of Assam demand the provision for proper treatment to the imprisoned Akhil Gogoi, Dhaijya Konwar, Bitu Sonwal and Manas Konwar and we demand their release without further delay. They consider it the responsibility of the government of Assam to exercise its constitutional obligation to ensure the release of Devangana Kalita as well.

The apparent indifference of the government of Assam to provide adequate healthcare to the inmates including Akhil Gogoi, who has been of poor health for a while now and recently tested positive for Covid-19 along with his KMSS associates, has betrayed its callous position considering the crisis at hand. It is not only unjust but also a clear violation of the rights conferred by the constitution. It must be noted that The UN has also called for the release of political prisoners citing the dire situation in all the countries.

Therefore, the student’s fraternity of Assam exclusively places the following demands:

  • The immediate and unconditional release of all Anti-CAA activists.
  • Provision for proper medical attention to the inmates.
  • To safeguard the constitution and uphold the democratic spirit of the nation.

The letter has been mailed at 11:28 on July 12 with signatories from Cotton University, Tezpur University, Gauhati University, Dibrugarh University, Assam University, IIT Guwahati, NIT Silchar, Gauhati Medical College, National School of Drama, JB College, Arya Vidyapith College, North Lakhimpur College, DKD College, Darrang College among others. Many of the students studying in Delhi University, JNU and abroad also extended solidarity to this cause.

Signatories:

  1. Amlanjyoti Dewri, Cotton University
  1. Ajitabh Hazarika, Tezpur University
  1. Priyadarshika Medhi, Cotton University
  1. Maitrayee Patar, Tezpur University
  1. Madhurjya Goswami, Tezpur University
  1. Joyshrii Pathak, Tezpur University
  1. Kangkan Bora, Govt. College of Techer Education, Tezpur
  1. Pallavi Chetri, Tezpur University
  1. Amanda Indrani Yein, Tezpur University
  1. Kakoli Das, Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati
  1. Ankana Saikia, Gauhati University
  1. Mrinmoyee Talukdar, Tezpur University
  1. Labo Bishnu Handique, Dibrugarh University
  1. Chandana Das, Gauhati University
  1. Deepjyoti Saikia, Jorhat Institute of Science and Technology.
  1. Sayed Muddasir Yasin, Tezpur University
  1. Akhyai Jyoti Mahanta, Dibrugarh University
  1. Akash Jyoti Sarmah, Tezpur University
  1. Jyotispal Deka, Tezpur University
  1. Nibirjyoti Mriduta, Tezpur University
  1. Smaranika Chakraborty, Tezpur University
  1. Sarmistha Dutta, Tezpur University
  1. Ananya Kashyap, Tezpur University
  1. Pratiksha Duwerah, Tezpur University
  1. Ashwini Phukan, Cotton University
  1. Debashish Hazarika, IITG
  1. Jaba Saikia, Cotton University
  1. Kaushik Nandan Baruah, Tezpur University
  1. Kabita Kalita, Dakshin Guwahati B.Ed College
  1. Bornil Jonak Phukan, Tezpur University
  1. Parikshit Sarmah, Tezpur University
  1. Priyanka Chakraborty, Gauhati University
  1. Priyakshi Sharma, Tezpur University
  1. Aishwariya Baruah, College of Teacher Education, Tinsukia
  1. Kushmita Devi, NERIE Shillong
  1. Sabira Wahid, Christ University, Bangalore
  1. Subrat Talukdar, Gauhati University
  1. Arshad Ali, Gauhati University
  1. Kashyap Nandan Kalita, Gauhati University
  1. Ankita Saha, Tezpur University
  1. Runjun Devi, Gauhati University
  1. Dhiraj Saikia, Tezpur University
  1. Mridupawan Parashar, Gauhati University
  1. Ananya Hazarika, Tezpur University
  1. Swapna Baruah, Tezpur University
  1. Karabi Dutta, Dibrugarh University
  1. Bishalakshi Sarwani, Tezpur University
  1. Nabajit Barman, Cotton University
  1. Manjari Upadhyaya, Tezpur University
  1. Tapas Mali, Tezpur University
  1. Rosy Baruah, IRMA Gujrat
  1. Banani Baruah, College of Teacher Education, Dhakuakhana
  1. Gauri Bharali, College of Teacher Education Dhakuakhana
  1. Kasturi Baruah, College of Teacher Education Dhakuakhana
  1. Sumpee Bora, NSD Tripura
  1. Jugmi Rani Bhuyan, Najir Ajmal Memorial College of Education
  1. Surabhi Gosh, Tezpur University
  1. Nirmali Saikia, Tezpur University
  1. Archona Hazarika, Assam University
  1. Sitabz Garga, Tezpur University
  1. Tapuban Gogoi, Tezpur University
  1. Tina Kandali, Tezpur University
  1. Krishnajyoti Sarmah, Assam University
  1. Bhaskar Jyoti Borah, Assam University
  1. Sampriti Sarmah, Tripura Central University
  1. Nirmali Hazarika, Dibrugarh University
  1. Babylona Bora, Tezpur University
  1. Raya Zaman, Tezpur University
  1. Bakyashri Mahanta, Kaliabor College of Education
  1. Himangshu Handinque, Assam University
  1. Manas Pratim Handque, EFLU Shillong
  1. Arundhati Khaund, Assam Agricultural University
  1. Jahnabi Saikia, Govt. College of Teacher Education, Golaghat
  1. Nayonika Paul, Kaliabor College of Education
  1. Basundhara Chaudhury, Delhi University
  1. Prachurjya Bhuyan, Gauhati University
  1. Nandita Saikia, Najir Ajmal Memorial College of Education
  1. Mayuri Sonowal, Najir Ajmal Memorial College of Education
  1. Jonali Orang, Najir Ajmal Memorial College of Education
  1. Juri Moni Saikia, Najir Ajmal Memorial College of Education
  1. Chandan Hazarika, Rabindra Bharati University
  1. Juli Deugharia, Dibrugarh University
  1. Kasturi Gogoi, Dibrugarh University
  1. Papori Bora, Gauhati University
  1. Bhupasmita Das, Tezpur University
  1. Anisha Lekharu, Gauhati University
  1. Tenisha Bairagi, Gauhati University
  1. Princhipriya Hazarika, Cotton University
  1. Anuradha Gogoi, Cotton University
  1. Sanjida Shah, Cotton University
  1. Leena Devi, Tezpur University
  1. Rajdutta Das, Tezpur University
  1. Taranjit Kaur, Nawgong College
  1. Raktim Bikash Saikia, Assam University
  1. Adrita Khanikar, Assam University
  1. Parag Jyoti Gogoi, Assam University
  1. Kashyap Das, Gauhati University
  1. Pradyut Pratim Dutta, Assam University
  1. Dimishri Neog, Assam University
  1. Ranjanjyoti Bora, Nawgong College
  1. Bhaskar Hazarika, Assam University
  1. Swapnil Bhuyan, Kaliabar College
  1. Kaberi Bora, Dibrugarh University
  1. Naba Kumar Deka, Gauhati University
  1. Pallab Kumar Nath, Kaliabor College of Education
  1. Parash Jyoti Bora, Assam University
  1. Barnashwa Baruah, Assam University
  1. Rakesh Ranjan Baishya, Gauhati Unuversity
  1. Tribujjal Prakash, Dibrugarh University
  1. Simadri Saikia, NEHU Meghalaya
  1. Jyotikrishna Nath, Tezpur University
  1. Jyotirmoy Debnath, GCAC, Guwahati
  1. Rohandeep Bora, Tezpur University
  1. Hemata Das, Tezpur University
  1. Hrishikesh Bordoloi, Tezpur University
  1. Susmita Doley, Assam University
  1. Kaushik Ranjan Borah, Dergaon Kamal Dowerah College
  1. Anindita Sarmah Thakur, Hemo Prova Borbora Girls’ College, Golaghat
  1. Sulagna Gautam, Dibrugarh University
  1. Angelika Nath, Dibrugarh University
  1. Adrita Bhuyan, Dibrugarh University
  1. Shipi Shikha Gogoi, Dibrugarh University
  1. Baishyali Bora, Dibrugarh University
  1. Sashwati Bartamuli, Dergaon Kamal Dowerah College
  1. Bikash Pathak, Dergaon Kamal Dowerah College
  1. Hoimonti Devi, Cotton University
  1. Rupam Hazarika, Gauhati University
  1. Antara Saikia, Gauhati University
  1. Deepjyoti Borah, Gauhati University
  1. Kangkan Jyoti Kalita, Gauhati University
  1. Parthasarathi Baruah, Dibrugarh University
  1. Kaustav Borthakur, Tezpur University
  1. Anusthratri Sarmah, Tezpur University
  1. Suraj Dutta, Karnatak Central University
  1. Avilasa Phukan, Cotton University
  1. Jugalakshmi Gogoi, Assam University
  1. Nelofer Amin, Tezpur University
  1. Riddhi Rishika, Tezpur University
  1. Gitusmita Lahkar, Tezpur University
  1. Bidisha Duwarah, Tezpur University
  1. Sayida Jerifa Sabrin, Delhi University
  1. Parag Moni Saikia, Debraj Roy College
  1. Pranay Bora, Debraj Roy College
  1. Susmit Kishore Gogoi, Jorhat Institute of Science and Tecnology
  1. Rajashri Gogoi, Tezpur University
  1. Jushmi Gogoi, Tezpur University
  1. Pranjal Talukdar, Tezpur University
  1. Madhurjya Hazarika, NEHU Meghalaya
  1. Mridupan Dutta, Debraj Roy College
  1. Bhargav Hazarika, Girijananda Chowdhury Institute of Management and Technology
  1. Plabita Bardoloi, Dibrugarh University
  1. Santa Dutta, North Lakhimpur College
  1. Sagarika Saikia, Tezpur University
  1. Baishali Bora, Dibrugarh University
  1. Sushant Das, Benaras Hindu University
  1. Mausom Dutta, Debraj Roy College
  1. Debashish Bora, Golaghat Jatiya Mahavidyalaya
  1. Parthana Wain, Tezpur University
  1. Tripti Bora, NSR, T.I.E
  1. Tirtha Khaklari, NSD, T.I.E
  1. Saurav Jyoti Phukan, NSD, T.I.E
  1. Saumar Jyoti Bora, NSD, T.I.E, Agartala
  1. Parinda Mayuri Saikia, Tezpur University
  1. Gayatri Devi, Tezpur University
  1. Priyanka Bania, Tezpur University
  1. Jayanta Dihingya, Tezpur University
  1. Jahnabi Dutta, Tezpur University
  1. Tulumoni Chetry, Tezpur University
  1. Amrit Ranjan Borah, Tezpur University
  1. Krandoshi Goswami, Tezpur University
  1. Karnika Goswami, Tezpur University
  1. Debjyoti Dutta Saikia, NEHU Meghalaya
  1. Ananya Goswami, Tezpur University
  1. Gauri Shankar Borgohain, Tezpur University
  1. Anwesha Gogoi, Tezpur University
  1. Orissa Gogoi, Tezpur University
  1. Sabrina Imran, Tezpur University
  1. Bidisha Das, Tezpur University
  1. Ijaj Ahmed, Tezpur University
  1. Partha Pratim Das, Dibrugarh University
  1. Anwesa Gogoi, Tezpur University
  1. Shabnam Richa Sonowal, Tezpur University
  1. Himangu Dutta, Delhi University
  1. Jolly Saikia, Ahmedkar University
  1. Rashmi Borah, Tezpur University
  1. Ruputtam Kalita, Dergaon Kamal Dowerah College
  1. Paran Saikia, Dergaon Kamala Dowerah College
  1. Bishnu Saikia, Dergaon Kamala Dowerah College
  1. Avilasha Neog, Cotton University
  1. Nepur Ranjan Hazarika, Cotton University
  1. Jugyajyoti Sonowal, Cotton University
  1. Swagat Pratim Borah, Debraj Roy College
  1. Loyan Jyoti Dutta, Ramanujan Junior College
  1. Bhaskar Baruah, Debraj Roy College
  1. Sangita Sahoo, Tezpur University
  1. Abdul Rakiba, Tezpur University
  1. Bini Borgohain, Tezpur University
  1. Supriya Mazumdar, Tezpur University
  1. Rima Das, Tezpur University
  1. Pratima Rani Das, Tezpur University
  1. Rashmirekha Bora, Tezpur University
  1. Munmi Saikia, Tezpur University
  1. Rituraj Gogoi, Tezpur University
  1. Adri Priyam Bora, Tezpur University
  1. Samiran Baruah, Jorhat Institute of Science & Technology
  1. Priyanku Hazarika, Tezpur University
  1. Babul Teli, Jorhat Institute of Science & Technology
  1. Alok Konwar, Jorhat Institute of Science & Technology
  1. Manas Haloi, NERIE, Shillong
  1. Priyanuj Kandali, Tezpur University
  1. Mridul Sharma, Tezpur University
  1. Pritam Kumar Nath, Tezpur University
  1. Rubul Barman, Jorhat Institute of Science & Technology
  1. Nirbana Hazarika, JNU, Delhi
  1. Anuj Borah, Rajib Gandhi University
  1. Nabarupa Bhuyan, Tezpur University
  1. Saranga Bhuyan, Debraj Roy College
  1. Sarat Chetia, Debraj Roy College
  1. Sushant Das, Benaras Hindu University
  1. Bikash Das, Dibrugarh University
  1. Pranjit Das, Assam University, Silchar
  1. Rupali Medhi, Dibrugarh University
  1. Sadhana Kalita, Indira Gandhi National Open University
  1. Meenakshi Saikia, Assam University, Diphu Campus
  1. Dhrubajyoti Malakar, NEHU, Shillong
  1. Susmit Isfaq, National Law University, Assam
  1. Prachurjya Pran Hazarika, Tezpur University
  1. Hemanta Sharma Tamuli, Gauhati University
  1. Sangita Nath, Tezpur University
  1. Diksha Dey, Tezpur University
  1. Himanku Nath, Tezpur University
  1. Beauty Baishya, Tezpur University
  1. Upanasha Handique, Tezpur University
  1. Trishnajyoti Saikia, Tezpur University
  1. Puja Bora, Tezpur University
  1. Chayanika Bora, Tezpur University
  1. Himanka Kakati, Cotton University
  1. Himangshu Sharma, Tezpur University
  1. Priti Rani Basumatary, Tezpur University
  1. Bidisha Barpujari, Tezpur University
  1. Hemanta Das, Tezpur University
  1. Naimul Hoque Chaudhary, Rangiya B.Ed College
  1. Sabina Yasmin Ahmed, Cotton University
  1. Bhargob Kalita Bora, Gauhati University
  1. Namrata Talukdar, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi
  1. Narjee Mausum Sharma, Tezpur University
  1. Taznin Hussain, IIT Guwahati
  1. Indrajit Nath, IIT Mandi
  1. Ranjit Das, Assam University Diphu Campus
  1. Farukh Abdullah, NEHU Shillong
  1. Rahul Gautam Sharma, Cotton University
  1. Eureka Kakoti, JB College, Jorhat
  1. Sapon Bora, Dibrugarh University
  1. Shakil Ahmed, Gauhati University
  1. Ankurima Das, Cotton University
  1. Debasish Buragohain, North Lakhimpur College
  1. Pranab Milan Gogoi, Assam Engineering College
  1. Gaurangan Gogoi, Assam Engineering College
  1. Ankur Gogoi, Tezpur University
  1. Tridiv Bhagabati, Cotton College
  1. Trishna Saikia, Ambedkar University
  1. Bhargav Jyoti Bora, Assam University
  1. Pratyush Pritam Das, Cotton University
  1. Luit Kiran Das, North Lakhimpur College
  1. Nasreen Shahnaz, Cotton University
  1. Ashiq Ikbal, Cotton University
  1. Sanjivani Pathak, Cotton University
  1. Chinmoy Kapil, Cotton University
  1. Rupashri Devi, Cotton University
  1. Manas Pratim Bora, JB College, Jorhat
  1. Bhavana Barman, Dibrugarh University
  1. Jyotirmoy Nath, CIT Kokrajhar
  1. Navaneeta Malakar, Cotton University
  1. Jyoti Yasmin, Cotton University
  1. Manas Pratim Saloi, PKC, Baihata Chariali
  1. Rupam Deka, BBEC, Kokrajhar
  1. Pulak Jyoti Das, Nawgong College
  1. Upam Das, Dakshin Kamrup College
  1. Saddam Hussain, Govt. Ayurvedic College, Jalukbari
  1. Saidul Islam, Shankardev Academy, Nalbari
  1. Simanta Talukdar, Gauhati University
  1. Raju Chetia Phukan, Gauhati University
  1. Wahidur Rahman, Cotton university
  1. Bhargab Rajbongshi, Cotton University
  1. Tarik Aziz, Assam Medical College
  1. Joydeep Malakar, Cotton University
  1. Pranab Malakar, Tezpur University
  1. Amlan Jyoti Bora, Assam University
  1. Sudipta Pratim Bhuyan, Cotton University
  1. Benisha Saikia, Cotton University
  1. Bikash Kumar Das, Tezpur University
  1. Nayanjyoti Das, Cotton University
  1. Mintu Nath, Gauhati University
  1. Monirul Islam, Madhav Choudhury College, Barpeta
  1. Palash Jyoti Medhi, Gauhati University
  1. Charlina Kalita, Cotton University
  1. Arundhati Deka, USTM Meghalaya
  1. Abinash Dutta, Assam Engineering College
  1. Sagarika Pathak, Gauhati University
  1. Utpal Khanikar, Gorgaon College
  1. Barsha Devi, Tezpur College
  1. Pulak Upadhyaya, Darrang College
  1. Niharika Saikia, Darrang College
  1. Dishnara Begam, NEHU Shillong
  1. Diksha Natha, Gauhati University
  1. Sonmoni Rai, Gauhati University
  1. Sasim Jyoti Nath, Gauhati University
  1. Shyamalima Bora, Assam University
  1. Seema Deka, Assam University
  1. Pratyush Kumar Das, NIT Silchar
  1. Debajit Bora, NIT Silchar
  1. Bikashjyoti Das, NIT Silchar
  1. Jnayanshman Kalita, Jamia Milia Islamia
  1. Jintu Gogoi, Nauboisa College
  1. Madhusmita Das, Pondicherry University
  1. Barasha Shivam, Cotton University
  1. Dwip Jyoti Kalita, JNUTH University
  1. Bidyut Dutta, Gauhati University
  1. Himashri Das, Cotton University
  1. Manaswini Panda, Bharathiar University
  1. Bishal Bikram Choudhury, IGNOU
  1. Ankur Jyoti Rajbongshi, Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra
  1. Anwesha Saikia, Cotton University
  1. Manash Pratim Bora, JB College
  1. Rupashri Devi, Cotton University
  1. Shilpi Sharma, Cotton University
  1. Abhishek Mahanta, Cotton University
  1. Phulrani Gogoi, Gauhati University
  1. Nikita Bora, Lakhimpur Girls’ College
  1. Kamal Lochan, Cotton College
  1. Sangram Doley, Arya Vidyapith College
  1. Chandrani Choudhury, Tezpur University
  1. Brajamohan Thakuria, NIT Silchar
  1. Gunjan Sharma, Nalbari College
  1. Sanjib Bezbarua, Tihu College
  1. Saurabh Saikia, Coton University
  1. Gautam Pritam Gogoi, Cotton University
  1. Nikhil Das, Cotton University
  1. Samish Jyoti Nath, Gauhati University
  1. Ananta Gogoi, Sapekhati College
  1. Tamasha Devi, Gauhati University
  1. Kabyashri Phukan, CKB College
  1. Motiur Rahman, Gauhati University
  1. Dhritishmita Choudhury, Barnagar College
  1. Monsumi Saikia, Gujarat Central University
  1. Sabrina Begam, DKD College
  1. Hemanta Dohutia, Assam Engineering College
  1. Sahnawaj Hussain, Nalbari Commerce College
  1. Kalyani Patangia, Darrang College
  1. Chinkumono Adhikari, Gauhati University