Written question asked by Nicholas Winterton (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 8 July 1996. It was answered by Jeremy Hanley (Conservative) on Monday, 8 July 1996 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

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Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Question

What information has been evaluated by his Department about the circumstances and causes of the reported death in custody in India of Mr Baburam Shegdem; what representations he has made to the Indian Government about the subsequent events at the funeral of Mr Shegdem.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

35770; 281 c3W

Session

1995-96

Subjects

Death Funerals India Prisoners Police brutality Shegdem, Baburam