Healing Wounds, Empowering Voices

 Dependent Receiving Compensation at District Magistrate Office, Sonbhadra Link:  https://medium.com/@lenin_75290/for-a-few-rupees-the-tragic-death-of-ibrahim-and-the-global-fight-against-custodial-torture-28ee6607a65d On February 7, 2022, a routine day turned into a nightmare for Sahiba Bano , a resident of Banaura village in Uttar Pradesh, India. Her husband, Ibrahim, a hardworking man who earned a living as a tempo driver, was detained by the police under dubious circumstances. What followed was a harrowing tale of corruption, extortion, and state-sanctioned violence — culminating in his death in judicial custody. When Ibrahim was arrested, the police demanded a bribe of 10,000 rupees (approximately $120) for his release. When Sahiba pleaded for mercy, the police mocked her, stating, “If you do not pay, your husband will be killed.” Days later, she received a devastating phone call — her husband had allegedly committed suicide in jail. But when his body was retur...