E/CN.4/1991/56
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... There are also reports to the effect that senior functionaries of
Ananda Marg have prepared a hit list for physical annihilation in which CPI(M)
members of West Bengal figure prominently."
The above-mentioned document also contained references to a number of
specific incidents involving members of the Ananda Margis. The Special
Rapporteur has not cited them as they are not referred to in the original
allegations.
"As regards the case of Pat Munday, (...) she entered India illegally and
was liable for prosecution under the law of the country. She was directed to
reside at the State guest house of Calcutta and not to leave that guest house
without the permission (in writing) of the civil authorities. She was given
proper medical attention for treating some injuries suffered by her when she
was reportedly attacked by a group of 100 persons. (...) she left India on
24 March 1990.
Ms. Patricia E. Munday, daughter of Robert Munday of Waistfield Vermont,
United States of America5 was intercepted by the police on 27 January 1990
from Ananda Nagar, Police Station Jaipur and brought to Purulia Police Station
along with Ms. Linda Mulley, daughter of George Mulley of Brixton,
Streatham Hill, Streatham, London. Ms. Patricia Munday had bleeding injuries
on her head and on her left arm and Ms. Mulley had simple injuries on her
person. They were sent to Sadar hospital, Purulia, for treatment and medical
opinion. On 28 January 1990 forenoon, Ms. Patricia Munday submitted a written
complaint to the officer-in-charge (O.C.), Purulia, to the effect that on
26 January 1990 while she along with Ms. Linda Mulley was going to Bokaro from
Ananda Nagar by hired scooter, about 100 persons who were armed with spears,
bricks, etc. caused severe injury to her forehead and left arm and also
assaulted Ms. Linda with blows and stole away a camera, USA passport
No. 100100103 issued at Boston, travellers checks of Rs. 4,000, Indian
currency of Rs. 500 and other documents. Accordingly, on her complaint, a
criminal case was recorded under section 147/148/149/325/323/379 I.P.C.
Ms. Patricia Munday was brought to Calcutta from Purulia on
29 January 1990. The Deputy Inspector General (D.I.G.) of police, West
Bengal, in exercise of the power conferred upon by para. 11 of the Foreigner's
order 1948 issued orders directing her to reside at the State guest house,
Calcutta, and not to leave that place without permission in writing from the
Civil Authority. During her stay at the State guest house, Ms. Munday was
provided with the best available treatment and medical check-ups. The
Consulate General of the United States of America issued her a duplicate
passport No. Z-5917263 dated 30 January 1990. She was scheduled to be
deported from India on 3 February 1990. but could not be so deported in view
of the orders of the Honorable High Court, Calcutta, on a written petition
filed by the Ananda Marg Pracharak Sangha. Ms. Munday on the orders of the
Honorable High Court was admitted to Bellevue Nursing Home, Calcutta, on
16 February 1990. Ms. Patricia entered India illegally and her statement that