We conducted our fact finding upon information received that Mr. Gurupada Mondal, residing in a remote village in district-Murshidabad near Indo-Bangladesh border was denied to catch fish in the river Padma by the perpetrator BSF jawans of Bamnabad BSF Camp, Police Station-Raninagar instead of having a Fisherman Identity Card duly issued by the District Magistrate, Murshidabad. The perpetrator BSF jawans allegedly restrained the victim to catch fish as he earlier did not fulfill their demand of supply fish to them free of cost.

The victim promptly lodged complaint in this matter before the administration but he is yet to get any remedy till date.  Our attached fact finding report gives details of the case.

The outposts of Border Security Force (BSF) are posted in the vicinity of the villages instead of the actual border line; the villagers living near to the border in fact have no protection. It is also well-known that the villagers face torture and harassment by BSF.

The perpetrator BSF personnel acted arbitrarily and illegally by depriving the victim from discharging his valid and lawful occupation. The victim’s right to life and right to livelihood under Article 21 of Constitution of India have been grossly violated by perpetrator BSF.

 Identity card of Gurupada Mondal