Anil Pathak

Com Anil Pathak was born in January 1961. He was a resident of Barbhala Gaon (Chuliapara), Bajali, Barapeta, district, Assam. His father was Sri Santiram Pathak and mother Mrs. Sarala Pathak. He joined SFI in 1979 while he was a student of Class XI in Bajali Higher Secondary School. He was a leading activist of the SFI. He was to appear in the higher secondary examinations. Apart from being the leaders of SFI, he was also a leader of the democratic movement in his village. His village was predominantly inhabited by the Assamese and was known for its steadfast opposition to the secessionist agitation. Consequently it also became a target for attack by the AASU and AAGSP goondas. Their village was socially boycotted and its residents were subjected to severe humiliation and harassment. They were repeatedly attacked by the separatists. Bearing all this, the villagers stood united to uphold communal harmony and the integrity of our country. Com Anil played a prominent role and led the villagers' resistance of the separatists. Thus he became a target for them. The events leading to the murder clearly reveal the cold-blooded and premeditated planning that was the characteristic feature of the AASU and AAGSP. It also revealed the open connivance of the college authorities with the separatists. He was a meritorious student and a recipient of merit scholarship. For months they were unable to collect their scholarships because they could not leave their village and go to the school to collect it because of the threat of the attacks from the separatists. Com Anil sent his sister with proper authorization letters to collect the scholarships but the Principal of the institution refused asking for the attendance of Com Anil in person. This Principal was a known ardent supporter and organiser of the separatist movement. Having no other option he went to the school to collect his check. On his way to the bank from the school he was attacked with lethal weapons by the AASU and AAGSP. Com Anil died on the spot in front of his college on 19th April, 1983.