Political Prisoner's Health Deteriorates in Jail Without Trial

E. Abubacker, a 74-year-old retired schoolteacher and founding chairman of the banned Popular Front of India (PFI), has been imprisoned without trial in Tihar Jail for over three years. Suffering from severe medical conditions including post-cancer complications, Parkinson's disease, and diabetes, his health has drastically deteriorated. His family and lawyers allege medical neglect, citing delayed hospital admissions and inadequate care. Despite repeated bail applications, courts have denied release, citing the stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. Critics compare his case to other deaths in custody, warning of custodial neglect. Abubacker remains untried and unconvicted.