Gujarat assembly passes draconian anti-terror and crime bill
The Gujarat Control of Terrorism and Organised Crime Bill was passed in the state Assembly by the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday.
The bill is similar to the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA).
In the past former President AJP Abdul Kalam and Pratibha Patil had refused to sign off the proposal and had suggested some amendments.
The bill was thus passed for the fourth time in past 12 years.
Gujarat junior Home Minister Rajni Patel was quoted saying that the bill is necessary to control not only terrorism but also organized crime.
The bill reportedly gives too much power to the police and confessions to cops, phone call interceptions and recordings are admissible evidence under this Bill if it was made into a law, said its opponents.
Human rights activists slammed the bill saying it will lead to custodial torture.
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