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He was a former professor of the Department of Cultural and Creative Studies in the Delhi University, and a paraplegic activist, Gokarakonda Naga Saibaba, 57, died on Saturday as he developed complications following a gallbladder surgery in a Hyderabad hospital. Saibaba, who spent about 10 years on terror charges in jail before he was acquitted seven months ago, has complained of poor medical attention in the police and prison detention. His death has been compared to that of another Jesuit activist Stan Swamy who also passed away in judicial custody last year.
A 90% disabled poliomyelitis patient Saibaba again and again went on hunger strikes for Nagpur prison deplorable conditions and medical negligence.? His case had attracted goal to the international societies with the UN special rapporteurs urging the release of the man on health grounds.
The Indian government was blamed by the activists, political parties such as the CPM and the CPIML Liberation for his abuse and subsequent death. Swara Bhasker and Dipankar Bhattacharya also expressed anger over the injustice in India, especially in referring to the difference between the law for Bhalerao and the justice for a convicted rapist, Gurmeet Ram Rahim who has been allowed paroles quite frequently.
Saibaba had been detained under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act in 2014 and convicted in 2017, even though the Bombay High Court set him free in 2022. His death has brought discussion over activists and prisoners treatment in India again. Saibaba’s family has abide with his request of donating his eyes and body for medical purposes.
