Chandra Prakash Gajurel
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Chandra Prakash Gajurel is a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist). His nom-de-guerre is Comrade Gaurav.
, India. Nepali and foreign supporters, including National Democratic Front of the Philippines, the Workers Party of Belgium, the Communist Party of Norway
, the Communist Party (ML) of Greece, the Maoist Communist Centre of India, the Communist Organization of Greece, the Maoist Communist Party (Turkey - N. Kurdistan), the Revolutionary Communist Party (USA), and CCOMPOSA (Coordination Committee of Maoist Parties and Organizations of South Asia), launched a campaign to have him released. Interpol
has issued a warrant
on Gajurel, as have Nepali authorities. Although wanted for homicide, armed robbery and complicity in terrorism, Indian authorities only charged Gajurel with possession of false papers.http://www.awtw.org/back_issues/defend_Comrade_Gaurav.htm In April 2005 a team of European human rights activists was allowed to meet Gajurel in prison.http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/apr172005/national1448222005416.asp His supporters feared that he will be extradited to Nepal and tortured by Nepali authorities.
On October 11, 2006, Gajurel was brought to Kolkata
, to produce him before a local court in connection with a sedition case.http://www.dailyindia.com/show/68728.php/Nepal_Maoist_leader_C_P_Gajurel_brought_to_KolkataANI
After the CPN(M) and the government of Nepal signed a Comprehensive Peace Agreement, India dropped charges against Gajurel, of "conspiracy against India". He was released on November 28, 2006 and returned to Nepal on December 1. On September 19, 2007, Gajurel acted as a spokesman for his party, regarding its resignation from the Nepali government,http://www.nepalnews.com/archive/2007/sep/sep19/news12.php.
Arrest and Campaign for Freedom
On August 20, 2003, when attempting to travel to London, using forged travel documents, Gajurel was arrested in ChennaiChennai
Chennai , formerly known as Madras or Madarasapatinam , is the capital city of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, located on the Coromandel Coast off the Bay of Bengal. Chennai is the fourth most populous metropolitan area and the sixth most populous city in India...
, India. Nepali and foreign supporters, including National Democratic Front of the Philippines, the Workers Party of Belgium, the Communist Party of Norway
Communist Party of Norway
The Communist Party of Norway is a political party in Norway without parliamentary representation. It was formed in 1923, following a split in the Norwegian Labour Party. The party played an important role in the resistance to German occupation during the Second World War, and experienced a brief...
, the Communist Party (ML) of Greece, the Maoist Communist Centre of India, the Communist Organization of Greece, the Maoist Communist Party (Turkey - N. Kurdistan), the Revolutionary Communist Party (USA), and CCOMPOSA (Coordination Committee of Maoist Parties and Organizations of South Asia), launched a campaign to have him released. Interpol
Interpol
Interpol, whose full name is the International Criminal Police Organization – INTERPOL, is an organization facilitating international police cooperation...
has issued a warrant
Warrant (law)
Most often, the term warrant refers to a specific type of authorization; a writ issued by a competent officer, usually a judge or magistrate, which permits an otherwise illegal act that would violate individual rights and affords the person executing the writ protection from damages if the act is...
on Gajurel, as have Nepali authorities. Although wanted for homicide, armed robbery and complicity in terrorism, Indian authorities only charged Gajurel with possession of false papers.http://www.awtw.org/back_issues/defend_Comrade_Gaurav.htm In April 2005 a team of European human rights activists was allowed to meet Gajurel in prison.http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/apr172005/national1448222005416.asp His supporters feared that he will be extradited to Nepal and tortured by Nepali authorities.
On October 11, 2006, Gajurel was brought to Kolkata
Kolkata
Kolkata , formerly known as Calcutta, is the capital of the Indian state of West Bengal. Located on the east bank of the Hooghly River, it was the commercial capital of East India...
, to produce him before a local court in connection with a sedition case.http://www.dailyindia.com/show/68728.php/Nepal_Maoist_leader_C_P_Gajurel_brought_to_KolkataANI
After the CPN(M) and the government of Nepal signed a Comprehensive Peace Agreement, India dropped charges against Gajurel, of "conspiracy against India". He was released on November 28, 2006 and returned to Nepal on December 1. On September 19, 2007, Gajurel acted as a spokesman for his party, regarding its resignation from the Nepali government,http://www.nepalnews.com/archive/2007/sep/sep19/news12.php.
External links
- Interpol: Arrest Warrant for Chandra Prakash Gajurel
- Nepal Police: Wanted Maoist leaders, including Gajurel
- Royal Nepal Army: Wanted Maoist leaders, including Gajurel
- Deccan Herald: "European team allowed to meet Nepal Maoist"
- A World to Win: "Denounce the Crimes of the Indian Authorities! Defend Comrade Gaurav!"
- Interview with CP Gajurel in eKantipur, Nepal's Daily:"http://www.kantipuronline.com/kolnews.php?&nid=98318"