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Swiss-Indian billionaire Pankaj Oswal has escalated his efforts to secure the release of his 26-year-old daughter, Vasundhara Oswal, who is reportedly facing unlawful detention in Uganda. Pankaj Oswal filed an urgent appeal with the United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention (WGAD) after his daughter was allegedly seized by around 20 armed men from his extra-neutral alcohol (ENA) plant in Luwero on October 1.
Vasundhara’s detainment has sparked significant concern, especially following a distressing post on her Instagram account, which detailed her experiences in custody. The post depicted a filthy toilet with blood and feces on the floor and described her confinement in a room filled with shoes for over 90 hours. She reportedly faced denial of basic necessities such as clean water, adequate food, and sanitation, being forced to sleep on a small bench and not allowed to bathe or change clothes for nearly five days.
The circumstances surrounding her arrest are troubling, as she was allegedly detained without a warrant or identification by the armed men. She is said to have been implicated in a missing persons case, which has raised questions about the legitimacy of the charges against her.
Moreover, according to reports, Vasundhara has been denied vegetarian food and access to her family and legal counsel. Her brother took to Instagram, expressing concern for her well-being and suggesting that her detention may be linked to corporate jealousy from a 68-year-old rival. He accused this individual of attempting to extort money from the Oswal family and tarnishing Vasundhara’s reputation.
Despite a court order for her release, Vasundhara was reportedly taken to a local court where she faced serious charges, including kidnapping with intent to kill chef Mukesh Kumar Menaria, a family employee of seven years. The accusations have further complicated her situation and raised alarms about the fairness of the legal process.
Pankaj Oswal’s appeal to the United Nations reflects a growing concern over human rights abuses in this case. The WGAD, composed of international human rights specialists, investigates such claims and works to highlight abuses of police powers.
Vasundhara’s mother, Radhika Oswal, has also made a heartfelt plea to the Ugandan government, stating, “My young daughter has been thrown into a foreign jail. She has been stripped of her basic human rights and her dignity. Vasundhara is an innocent bystander. All I want is her safety.”
As the Oswal family continues to fight for Vasundhara’s release, the situation remains fluid, drawing attention to issues of human rights and the complexities of international legal matters.
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