LETTER FROM NEW DELHI
Valentin Hénault, a film student from Paris-Diderot University, embarked on a journey to India in 2023 to document the atrocities faced by Dalit women. However, his trip took a dark turn when he was mistakenly arrested by local authorities during a peace march in Gorakhpur.
The Ordeal
Hénault’s arrest on false charges of visa violation led to a night in police custody, prompting him to seek help from the French Embassy. Despite the misunderstanding, he was eventually released, highlighting the challenges faced by foreigners in India’s political landscape.
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