CPI(M) MLA Mohammed Yousuf Tarigami today expressed concern about the safety of Raza Mahmood Khan, a Pakistani rights activist who is suspected to be a victim of "enforced disappearance", and urged the Pakistani authorities to ensure his speedy release.
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Raza was an active member of the civil society in Lahore and an activist of 'Aaghaz-e-Dosti' (Initiation of Friendship), an organisation that focuses on peace education, advocates dialogue and people-to-people contacts between India and Pakistan.He has been missing since December 2 from Lahore, prompting human rights activists to term the incident a case of "enforced disappearance".
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"People like Raza Khan, who work for Indo-Pak friendship and peace, are persons who need encouragement and protection from their respective governments in Pakistan and India," the senior CPM leader added, hoping that Raza will return soon.
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