Bengaluru, November 15
The CBI today conducted raids at the Amnesty International India’s Bengaluru and Delhi offices.
“Raids were carried out and details are awaited,” a CBI officer said. An executive of Amnesty International India, seeking anonymity, said about six CBI sleuths arrived at about 8.30 am at the Bengaluru office and carried out searches till 5 pm.”
In a statement, the human rights watchdog said, “Over the past year, a pattern of harassment has emerged every time Amnesty India stands up and speaks out against human rights violations in India.” It said it stood in full compliance with Indian and international laws.
About a year ago, the Enforcement Directorate had raided the Amnesty International India office in connection with a foreign exchange contravention case.
The searches were in connection with alleged violation of foreign direct investment norms linked to a previous case of revocation of Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) licence of the NGO by the Home Ministry in 2010. — PTI
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