Matthew VanDyke detailed the mistreatment in a handwritten affidavit sent to the American embassy in August and later shared on social media platform X. He stated that guards punched him, struck him with a baton, and withheld medical treatment for almost 24 hours. While initial charges involved the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, the NIA’s formal chargesheet ultimately cited only the Immigration and Foreigners Act because the terror inquiry remained incomplete. VanDyke, who returned briefly to India in October for a court hearing, is currently permitted to remain in the US until early 2027.
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Neither Tihar jail officials nor the United States embassy have publicly commented on the…: Neither Tihar jail officials nor the United States embassy have publicly commented on the allegations of custodial assault and medical neglect.
The suspect is permitted to reside in the United States until February 24, 2027, after ma…: The suspect is permitted to reside in the United States until February 24, 2027, after making an October court appearance in Delhi.
VanDyke publicly claimed that the detentions in India were connected to the ongoing war b…: VanDyke publicly claimed that the detentions in India were connected to the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine.
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NEW DELHI: US national Matthew VanDyke, accused in a Myanmar terror module case, alleged in a handwritten affidavit submitted in Aug, two weeks before a chargesheet against him was filed, that he was repeatedly assaulted during his nearly six-month stay in Tihar jail.
He said he was punched in the chest and denied medical treatment for nearly 24 hours when he needed immediate attention.
VanDyke reportedly sent the affidavit to the American embassy.
The affidavit has now surfaced as VanDyke’s post on X Monday. “India threw me and several Ukrainians into prison for over six months. This was part of Russia's war against Ukraine,” he wrote. “I will reveal shocking details about this story over the next few months, in both posts and media interviews,” he added.
In the affidavit, VanDyke urged US embassy officials to “make it very clear to any Indian officials” that if he got “angry” with the contents of the chargesheet the NIA was preparing to file, he would approach the media and courts with details of his alleged custodial torture.
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