Gorakhpur, Oct. 13 -- Journalist Parvez Parwaz, who was serving a life sentence in an alleged gang rape case, passed away in his cell at Gorakhpur Jail late Saturday night (October 11). He was 72.

His death was confirmed by the jail authorities. They said that Parwaz developed breathing difficulties and was promptly shifted to the district hospital, where he died while on treatment. He was also suffering from high blood pressure and diabetes.

Stood up against Yogi

Parvez Parwaz will always be remembered as the person who stood against Yogi Adityanath when the latter was not even the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh.

In 2007, two Hindu youth died following a clash during a Muharram procession. Yogi Adityanath, who then served as a Bhara...