CAIR Calls for Investigation After Death of Blind Rohingya Refugee in Buffalo

CAIR Calls for Investigation After Death of Blind Rohingya Refugee in Buffalo
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The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) and its New York chapter have called for a transparent investigation into the death of a nearly blind Rohingya refugee in Buffalo, New York, according to a report by IQNA.

Nurul Amin Shah Alam, who had been missing since February 19, was found dead after allegedly being released from US Border Patrol custody miles from his home. CAIR said Shah Alam had been awaiting trial on charges that were resolved through a misdemeanor plea deal stemming from what was described as a misunderstanding with police after he wandered onto private property while lost. He reportedly did not understand commands to drop a curtain rod he was using as a walking stick.

In a statement, CAIR expressed concern that Border Patrol agents would release a nearly blind refugee in an unfamiliar area without ensuring his safety, and urged federal authorities to investigate the circumstances surrounding his release and death.

Separately, Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus Chair Grace Meng and Representative Tim Kennedy criticized the incident, calling for a full and thorough investigation. They said the decision to leave a vulnerable individual miles from home represented a serious failure of responsibility.

CAIR also urged New York State Police and the Buffalo Police Department to conduct an independent inquiry, extending condolences to Shah Alam’s family and the Rohingya community.