"Tremendous Amount Of Respect": German Ambassador Writes To Prof GN Saibaba's Daughter
Following the tragic death of former Delhi University Professor GN Saibaba on October 12, the German Ambassador Dr. Philip Ackermann expressed his shock and sadness at his death.
In a letter to Manjeera, the daughter of the late professor, Ackermann recalled his meeting with her father in April last year along with his French colleague. “Even though our meeting was brief, it left me with a deep impression,” he wrote.
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“Your father’s story, his long imprisonment, and his unwavering commitment to civic rights in India commanded a tremendous amount of respect from me,” he expressed.
While acknowledging the difficult time the professor’s family is undergoing, the German ambassador wished Manjeera and her family, along with Prof Saibaba’s friends, strength for the future.
A copy of the letter was shared by advocate Prashant Bhushan on social platform X with the caption, “Very gracious condolence letter from the German Ambassador to Prof Saibaba’s daughter about his demise.”
Very gracious condolence letter from the German Ambassador to Prof Saibaba’s daughter about his demise pic.twitter.com/rkip6Bcd4X
— Prashant Bhushan (@pbhushan1) October 18, 2024
Prof. GN Saibaba died on Saturday, October 12, after succumbing to complications from a gallbladder infection. The former DU professor was imprisoned for over a decade on alleged Maoist links.
Saibaba, along with five others, were acquitted by the Bombay High Court after the bench, comprising Justices Vinay Joshi and Valmiki SA Menezes, found that the prosecution had failed to establish the case beyond reasonable doubt. The court also found that the sanction obtained by the prosecution to charge the accused under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) was “null and void.”
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His family had repeatedly appealed for his release, citing the 54-year-old’s deteriorating health and life-threatening ailments. Despite finally being acquitted, the wheelchair-bound professor barely got to enjoy his life outside prison before his demise.
