Babur Nehru
Born
Hassan Babar Nehru

1986 (age 36–37)
Nehru Chowk, Doda, Jammu and Kashmir[1]
Alma materUniversity of Jammu
Occupation(s)Founder, Ababeel (NGO)
Known forHuman Rights Activism, Social work

Hassan Babur Nehru, also Babar-ul-Islam Nehru or Babur, is a human rights activist, lawyer and social worker from the Chenab Valley region of Jammu and Kashmir (union territory). He is the founder of Ababeel, a non-governmental organization that focuses on relief, disaster management, and rescue operations. Babur is among the various Indian activists who are allegedly under the surveillance of Israel's spy software, Pegasus.[2]

Early life and education

Babur was born in Doda, Jammu and Kashmir. His father is Zaffarullah Nehru[3] and mother Farida Begum. Babur completed his schooling up to 9th standard in Doda and later in JK Public School Kunjwani Jammu. In 2010, he pursued his law degree from the Law School of University of Jammu.[4][1]

Career

After completing his law degree, Babur started practicing law in Jammu and Kashmir High Court. He initially worked as a lawyer for several individuals and organizations, but later shifted his focus towards human rights activism.[5]

In 2014, Babur founded Ababeel, an NGO that primarily focuses on relief, disaster management and rescue operations in the Chenab Valley region.[6]

Babur has also been involved in several human rights cases and has actively raised his voice against the human rights violations in Jammu and Kashmir.[7] In 2016, Babur was arrested under the Public Safety Act (PSA) for the first time. In 2017, he was again booked under PSA and lodged to Kotbhalwal Jail. His arrest was met with widespread criticism from various human rights organizations, who claimed that he was arrested without any crime.[4][8][9] He is the second person in Doda district, booked under PSA.[10]

In 2018, Babur was arrested again under the PSA and was detained for several months. His arrest was again met with criticism from various organizations, who claimed that he was targeted for his human rights activism.[11][12]

References

  1. ↑ Bhardwaj, Ananya (18 July 2021). "List of Indian journalists, activists allegedly put on surveillance using Pegasus". ThePrint. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
  2. ↑ "Hassan Babar Nehru vs State & Ors". 15 November 2016. Retrieved 9 March 2023. Court Judgement for release of Adv Hassan Babur Nehru
  3. 1 2 "Lawyer booked under PSA". The Tribune (India). 29 August 2016. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
  4. ↑ Raafi, Muhammad (28 August 2016). "#Day51: Chenab Valley 'Youth Icon' Adv Babar Arrested, Slapped PSA". Kashmir Life. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
  5. ↑ Naik, Raqib Hameed (12 March 2018). "Police Frame Jammu Lawyer Who Protested Against BJP/RSS". The Wire (India). Retrieved 9 March 2023.
  6. ↑ Johari, Aarefa (24 January 2017). "Why a group of advocates in India are marking the Day of the Endangered Lawyer". Scroll.in. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
  7. ↑ "In J&K, an advocate held in police lockup "without charges" since two weeks". TwoCircles.net. 6 August 2017. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
  8. ↑ Masood, Bashaarat (20 October 2016). "100 days of Valley ferment: Over 400 detained under PSA". The Indian Express. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
  9. ↑ Wani, Fayaz (30 August 2016). "Curfew off in J-K, crackdown on separatist leaders isn't". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
  10. ↑ "Civil Society Demands release of Adv Hassan Babar,See Full Details Here". The Chenab Times. 19 September 2018. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
  11. ↑ "Doda lawyer Babur again arrested, family says no charges against him". Kashmir Life. 9 September 2018. Retrieved 9 March 2023.
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