Activist Nodeep Kaur has got bail from Punjab-Haryana High Court. Nodeep was arrested from the Singhu border on 12 January.
The organization of 24-year-old Nodeep, a Dalit labor rights activist and a member of the Workers ‘Majdoor Adhikar Sangathan (MAS), is one of the workers’ unions who are part of demonstrations with farmers against the new agricultural laws of the Center. Nodeep was working part-time in a factory in Kundali Industrial Area to collect money for his further education. During this time she joined the Labor Union and was actively raising her voice.
According to his sister Rajveer, “On December 28, when he and other members of the MAS were demanding their outstanding salaries, the protesters were fired. The police also registered a counter FIR against the protesters. On January 12, another protest took place, after which Nodeep was targeted, arrested and charged with attempted murder and extortion. ”
On January 12, Nodeep was accused of leading a group of 50-60 men in the FIR after police intercepted the members of the MAS.
Nodeep is a native of Muktsar district of Punjab, where his mother also works actively for the Punjab Khet Union.
