Mahavir Narwal (71), father of Pinjra Tod activist Natasha Narwal, who has been in jail since her arrest last May, died on Sunday after battling Covid-19 for almost a week. Natasha was arrested on May 23 last year from her home, along with fellow Pinjra Tod activist Devangana Kalita, and booked under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act for her alleged role in the Delhi riots. “CPIM expresses deep condolences on the demise of Comrade Mahavir Narwal, a senior member of CPIM. Lal Salaam Mahavir Narwal!” the CPI(M) tweeted. She was more interested and more involved in providing relief to the victims (of Delhi riots), than in leading agitations,” he had said.

Source: Indian Express May 09, 2021 16:58 UTC