Vasundhara Oswal claims she was denied basic amenities and subjected to inhumane treatment during her detention
Indian-origin Swiss businessman Pankaj Oswal’s daughter, Vasundhara Oswal, has spoken out about her harrowing experience of being imprisoned in Uganda. She alleged that her detention was a result of corporate and political manipulation and claimed her human rights were severely violated, reported gujaratsamachar.com.
Vasundhara Oswal says she was deprived of food, water, and contact with her family during her five-day detention
Allegations of Unlawful Detention.
In 2023, 26-year-old Vasundhara Oswal was arrested in Uganda in connection with the alleged kidnapping and murder of Mukesh Menaria, a former employee of her father. However, Menaria was later found alive, raising serious questions about the basis of her arrest.
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According to Vasundhara, she was held for over 90 hours under inhumane conditions
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She claimed that male officers forcefully detained her, denied her basic needs such as food, water, and hygiene, and refused her access to family and legal counsel
Claims of Police Bribery and Human Rights Violations
Vasundhara alleged that her parents had to bribe Ugandan police through legal representatives to provide her with essential items during her detention. She described the experience as traumatizing, accusing authorities of ignoring her anxiety attack caused by the harsh conditions.
An Instagram post from her account described the ordeal, stating that officers confiscated her phone, preventing her from contacting her family or lawyers, and prolonged her unlawful detention despite a lack of evidence.
Corporate and Political Manipulation Alleged
Pankaj Oswal previously accused Ugandan authorities of targeting his daughter due to corporate and political manipulation. The family continues to seek legal redress, emphasizing that Vasundhara’s arrest was unjust and lacked credible evidence.
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