Hassan Babur Nehru
Hassan Babur Nehru | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1986 Doda district, Jammu and Kashmir, India |
| Occupation(s) | Lawyer, Human Rights Activist |
| Organization | Ababeel (NGO) |
| Known for | Legal advocacy, social activism |
| Notable work | Social activism in the Chenab Valley[1] |
Advocate Hassan Babur Nehru, also known as Babar Bhai or Babar Wakeel, is a Kashmiri lawyer and social activist from the Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir. He is the founder of Ababeel (NGO). He is renowned for his work in advocating for the social and human rights of underprivileged communities in the Chenab Valley region.[2]
Early life and education
[edit]Hassan Babur Nehru was born in 1986 in Doda. He completed his early education in Doda before finishing at JK Public School Kunjwani Jammu. He graduated with a Law degree from The Law School, University of Jammu, in 2010. In January 2019, he resigned from his position as an in-charge Law Officer to practice as a private advocate.[3]
Activism and arrests
[edit]Advocate Nehru is recognized for his commitment to serving economically disadvantaged communities. He engages in public awareness campaigns about human, social, political, and religious rights and leads protests addressing socio-political issues.[3] He has actively participated in human rights cases and has been vocal against violations in Jammu and Kashmir.[4][5]
Nehru has faced multiple arrests under the Public Safety Act, first in 2016 and then again in 2017, resulting in a detention in Kot Bhalwal Jail.[6][7] In 2018, he was arrested again and held for several months.[4] These arrests have drawn criticism from human rights organizations, which argue they were aimed at silencing his activism.[2][8][9]
In 2014, Nehru established the NGO "Ababeel," which focuses on disaster management and relief operations in the Chenab Valley.[10] The organization has been instrumental in providing assistance during natural disasters, including the floods in Kashmir in 2014.[3]
He is listed in the activists and journalists who are on surveillance of Pegasus.[11]
Personal life
[edit]Advocate Nehru is married and has three sons. In March 2023, he launched a Horse Riding Academy called "Fursaan," aimed at promoting healthy sports activities among youth in the region.[3]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "J&K: Chenab Valley Seeks Separate Divisional Status as well as Council". NewsClick. 17 July 2021. Retrieved 22 October 2024.
- ^ a b "Day51: Chenab Valley 'Youth Icon' Adv Babar Arrested, Slapped PSA". Kashmir Life. August 28, 2016.
- ^ a b c d "Advocate Hassan Babur Nehru: A Beacon of Hope for the Underprivileged Communities in Chenab Valley". The Chenab Times. April 3, 2023.
- ^ a b Malik, Mohd Majid (21 February 2018). "Advocate Hassan Babur Nehru of Doda released from Kot Bhalwal Jail". Kashmir News Observer. Retrieved 22 October 2024.
- ^ "Various Political/Social Organizations of Doda demand immediate release of Adv Hassan Babar Nehru". Kashmir News Zone. 31 August 2017. Retrieved 22 October 2024.
- ^ "Doda, Bhadarwah observe complete Bandh over arrest of advocate". State Times. 30 August 2016. Retrieved 22 October 2024.
- ^ "Jammu advocate booked under PSA for organising protests against Kashmir killings". TwoCircles.net. 28 August 2016. Retrieved 22 October 2024.
- ^ "Doda Lawyer Hassan Babur Arrested Again,Family Says No Charges Against Him". Kashmir Observer. 9 September 2018. Retrieved 22 October 2024.
- ^ "In J&K, an advocate held in police lockup "without charges" since two weeks". TwoCircles.net. 6 August 2017. Retrieved 22 October 2024.
- ^ "Mulwarwan Rebuilding Requires Rs 50 Million, Ababeel Says". Kashmir Life. 16 October 2024. Retrieved 22 October 2024.
- ^ Bhardwaj, Ananya (18 July 2021). "List of Indian journalists, activists allegedly put on surveillance using Pegasus". ThePrint. Retrieved 22 October 2024.