Thu Jan 30 20:04:39 UTC 2025: ## Veteran Peace Activist Tapan Bose Passes Away
**NEW DELHI, January 31, 2025** – Tapan Bose, a renowned peace activist and documentary filmmaker, passed away at his home in New Delhi on Thursday. Bose, known for his decades-long work mediating conflicts in regions such as Kashmir and Naxal-affected areas, was lauded for his courageous advocacy in the wake of the 2002 Gujarat riots and the demolition of the Babri Masjid.
His work extended internationally, fostering dialogue and building relationships across diverse conflict zones including Balochistan, Burma, and Sri Lanka. The Pakistan-India Peoples’ Forum for Peace and Democracy released a statement mourning the loss of their “dear friend,” highlighting his commitment to oppressed communities facing jingoistic nationalism and militarization.
Bose’s legacy includes extensive human rights research, notably on disappearances in Punjab during the 1980s and 90s, and significant contributions to peace initiatives in Kashmir and the Indo-Naga peace process. He also championed the rights of Rohingya refugees and supported various trade union and community movements. His impactful documentary films addressed a wide range of social issues, from the Jharkhand situation to the Bhopal gas tragedy and the Bhagalpur blindings.
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