Customs Book Ban Controversy
Author Pradeepan Deepachelvan's 222 book copies have been held by Customs for over seven months despite a Human Rights Commission ruling in October ordering their immediate release. The case raises concerns about censorship and government overreach.
Customs holding 222 books for seven months while the Human Rights Commission waves a ruling around like a strongly-worded letter to a lazy landlord—truly inspiring stuff. At this rate, the books will be released right around the time they become historically significant documents about bureaucratic incompetence.
The agony Pradeepan Deepachelvan must be going through is heartbreaking. 222 copies of two of his books remain held by Customs for over 7 months, despite the Human Rights Commission’s Oct 12 ruling ordering their immediate release. #lka https://t.co/ZT8c8Alr2Q
The agony Pradeepan Deepachelvan must be going through is heartbreaking. ~222 copies of two of his books remain held by Customs for over 7 months, despite the Human Rights Commission’s Oct 12 ruling ordering their immediate release. #lka https://t.co/vEa1RnThlc