'I was forced to eat non-veg food'

Mumbai: 'Jihadi' filmmaker Vijay Kumar tells Ketan Ranga how he was victimised in US; claims the Indian government cannot restore his good name.
After being humiliated twice over, once at Houston airport and later at Vancouver Airport, filmmaker Vijay Kumar still being forced to stay in Canada, believes that he has gone through tough times and feels victimised. Kumar recounts his misery in a freewheeling chat with MiD DAY.
Why did the Houston authorities detain you and after being released on bond, why were you again detained by immigration officials?
I was detained for carrying Jihadi literature and brass knuckles in my bag. The Transport Security Administration permits passengers to carry brass knuckles but Texas state laws do not. However, the reason the immigration officials detained me is perplexing.
After your release from USA, why were you detained again in Canada?
After pleading guilty to a misdemeanour conviction, I heaved a sigh of relief. However, when I reached Vancouver Airport, Canada's Border Security Force informed me that I could not enter Canada because I had committed a crime in USA.

What are your expectations from the Indian government? Do you think that their support will help you to get back to India?
The Indian government was incapable of saving me from American injustices. Our government works under the influence of Muslim fundamentalist forces. Afzal Guru is a classic example of this point. I don't want to rely on the government when it comes to my life.

Do you feel that USA is responsible for destroying your credibility?
The US government charged me with a third degree felony case, which is a serious crime. They attempted to prove that I was a threat to national security.
25/09/10 Ketan Ranga/MiD DAY

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