 Summary of this article
- Kappan was arrested on October 5, 2020, while reporting on a high-profile crime in Hathras
- He endured inhumane conditions, including overcrowding, poor hygiene, inadequate food, disease, and neglect.
- He was released on bail in February 2023 after 28 months, Kappan faced restricted movement, difficulty finding employment, and ongoing social stigma.
As the detainees rushed towards the van arranged to shift them from the makeshift quarantine prison to Mathura jail, I was suddenly reminded of a story I had once read about the concentration camps of Nazi Germany. When the Jews were ferried to the camps, the legend goes, many would rush to secure a seat by the side—just to catch one last, unobstructed glimpse of the world outside. |
