Bihar RTI man's killing ups toll to 13 this year

December 09, 2011 15:10

FYI: In that context, at least 12 RTI activists have been killed in the line of duty since last year, including Shehla Masood in Bhopal, whose death raised a huge furore.

A report by the Asian Centre for Human Rights, called 'RTI Activists: Sitting ducks of India', said that from Jan 2010 to Aug 2011, at least 12 activists including Masood were killed for seeking information to "promote transparency and accountability in the working of every public authority" in India.

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