APCR, West Bengal

06/09/2026

06/09/2026

APCR West Bengal Intervenes

On the direction of Umar Awais, Secretary, APCR West Bengal, Malda District Coordinator Rafiqul Islam visited the area on 6 September 2026 and met the family members and neighbour Motiur Rahman, brother of 66-year-old Jalil Akhtar, son of Roshan Ali, a resident of Bagrai village, Uttar Dinajpur, to assess the situation.

According to the family, Jalil Akhtar was allegedly taken into custody late at night on 19 June 2026 on suspicion of being a Bangladeshi national. However, he has been a long-time resident of the area and possesses all necessary identity and government documents.

APCR West Bengal is closely monitoring the matter and will extend all possible support for appropriate action in accordance with law, justice and human rights.

APCR পশ্চিমবঙ্গের সেক্রেটারি উমর আওয়াইসের নির্দেশে, মালদা জেলার APCR কো-অর্ডিনেটর রফিকুল ইসলাম ৬ সেপ্টেম্বর ২০২৬ তারিখে উত্তর দিনাজপুর জেলার বাগরাই গ্রামের ৬৬ বছর বয়সী বাসিন্দা জলিল আখতার, পিতা রওশন আলী-এর পরিবারের সদস্য এবং তাঁর ভাই ও প্রতিবেশী মতিউর রহমানের সঙ্গে সাক্ষাৎ করে পরিস্থিতির খোঁজখবর নেন।

পরিবারের অভিযোগ, ১৯ জুন গভীর রাতে বাংলাদেশি নাগরিক সন্দেহে জলিল আখতারকে গোপনে আটক করে নিয়ে যাওয়া হয়। অথচ তিনি দীর্ঘদিন ধরে ওই এলাকার বাসিন্দা এবং তাঁর কাছে সমস্ত প্রয়োজনীয় পরিচয়পত্র ও সরকারি নথিপত্র রয়েছে।

APCR পশ্চিমবঙ্গ বিষয়টি গুরুত্ব সহকারে পর্যবেক্ষণ করছে এবং আইন, ন্যায়বিচার ও মানবাধিকারের ভিত্তিতে প্রয়োজনীয় পদক্ষেপের জন্য সবরকম সহযোগিতা করবে।

03/09/2026

Heartiest congratulations to Advocate Syed Nafirul Islam on being elected as the Joint Secretary of the APCR West Bengal Chapter!

Your election reflects the trust placed in your commitment, legal expertise, and dedication to civil rights and justice. We are confident that you will carry this responsibility with integrity and determination, and contribute meaningfully to strengthening the fight for constitutional values, human rights, and justice.

Wishing you great success in your new responsibility. Many congratulations!

01/09/2026

🌟 Heartiest Congratulations! 🌟

Warm congratulations to Sir Syed Shahid Imam Sb. on being appointed Vice President, APCR West Bengal Chapter.

Your dedication to justice, constitutional rights and civil liberties will undoubtedly strengthen APCR’s mission across West Bengal.

A new responsibility. A stronger commitment. A greater resolve for justice. ⚖️

Congratulations, Shahid Imam Sb.!
APCR West Bengal

01/09/2026

ভোট-পরবর্তী হিংসায় মুন্নাফ মিয়া হত্যা | কোচবিহার

APCR পশ্চিমবঙ্গের কোচবিহার জেলা টিম ৩১ আগস্ট ২০২৬ সিতাই থানার অন্তর্গত সিঙ্গিমারি গ্রামে ৫ মে ২০২৬-এর মুন্নাফ মিয়ার নৃশংস হত্যাকাণ্ডের তদন্তে গিয়ে তাঁর পরিবারের সঙ্গে সাক্ষাৎ করে। ঘটনাটি নথিভুক্ত করে পরিবারকে আইনি সহযোগিতার আশ্বাস দেওয়া হয়।

Fact-Finding • Legal Assistance • Justice

MUNNAF MIAN MURDER CASE | POST-ELECTION VIOLENCE

On 31 August 2026, the APCR Cooch Behar District Team visited Singimari village under Sitai Police Station to investigate the brutal murder of Munnab Mian on 5 May 2026, following the 2026 Assembly Elections.

The team met the bereaved family, documented the matter and assured legal assistance in the pursuit of justice.

Fact-Finding • Legal Assistance • Justice

29/08/2026

Welcoming Prof. Dr. Bhaskar Gupta to APCR West Bengal

We are pleased to welcome Prof. Dr. Bhaskar Gupta, former Vice-Chancellor of Jadavpur University and former Chairman of the West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board, as the Vice President of APCR West Bengal.

His distinguished academic experience, public engagement and commitment to democratic values, social justice, equality and constitutional rights will strengthen APCR’s mission in West Bengal.

We look forward to his valuable guidance and leadership in our continued efforts to uphold citizens’ rights, justice and constitutional values.

Welcome to the APCR family, Prof. Dr. Bhaskar Gupta.

24/08/2026

APCR Visits Kashipur Over Disruption of Basic Water Supply

On Sunday, 23 August 2026, a team of the Association for Protection of Civil Rights (APCR), West Bengal Chapter, visited Kashipur, along the banks of the River Ganga, to assess the situation of residents facing disruption of their municipal water supply.

Residents, including both Hindus and Muslims, have reportedly been living in the area for 60–70 years. Despite their long-standing residence and available documents, the regular water supply has been discontinued, leaving residents dependent on water tankers reportedly supplied only two or three days a week. Streetlights were also temporarily disconnected but have since been restored.

The residents expressed serious concerns over the disruption of an essential civic service and alleged discriminatory treatment, particularly in Muslim-dominated areas.

APCR interacted with the affected residents, examined relevant documents and took note of their grievances. Access to safe drinking water is a basic human necessity and a fundamental civic right that must be ensured without discrimination.

The team comprised Umar Awais, Secretary, APCR West Bengal Chapter,Advocate Al-Tamash Haider, Coordinator, and M.D. Javed Alam, Coordinator.

20/08/2026

APCR Meets Family of Sheikh Mohammad Mafik

On 19 August 2026, an APCR West Bengal team, led by Umar Awais, Secretary APCR West Bengal Chapter, visited Korisonda village under Indas Police Station, Bankura, and met the family of the late Sheikh Mohammad Mafik.

According to the family, he was allegedly brutally assaulted by a local BJP worker on the night of 13 August, following which he died at Bardhaman Hospital on 15 August.

APCR assured the family of full legal support and every possible assistance in seeking justice, and called for an impartial investigation and legal action against all those responsible.

The team included Senior Advocate, Calcutta High Court, Sayed Nafirul Islam, MD. Javed Alam (APCR Coordinator), Shri Chhoton Das، Haji Azizur Rahman، Janab Jamaluddin, and others.

APCR remains committed to justice, constitutional rights and human dignity.