2 Tribal Rights Activists Held for 'Involvement' in Clash in Odisha, Civil Society Group Condemns

Two tribal rights activists held over Odisha clash, civil society group condemns arrests

South Western Range DIG Akhileshvar Singh said Dr. Randall Sequeira and Laxman Naik had instigated tribals to attack police during an April protest against mining in Kantamal village

2 tribal rights activists held for 'involvement' in clash in Odisha, civil society group condemns

2 tribal rights activists held for 'involvement' in clash in Odisha, civil society group condemns

Odisha Police Arrest Tribal Activists Over Mining Protest Clash

Two tribal rights activists, Dr Randall Sequeira and Laxman Naik, have been arrested in Odisha's Rayagada district in connection with a six-month-old clash during an anti-mining protest. While police claim the activists instigated tribals to attack security personnel, a civil society group has condemned the arrests, alleging they are an attempt to suppress protests for tribal rights over natural resources. The activists face serious charges incl…

Randall Sequeira and Laxman Naik's Arrests Among Several Meant to Clear the Way for Mining in Odisha, Say Activists

'A person who has worked to make healthcare accessible to people resident in remote areas is now being treated as a criminal for his association with a struggle for Adivasi rights.'

Odisha: Two activists held in case linked to April clash between police, residents over Vedanta mine

Randall Sequeira and Laxman Naik have not been named in the first information report filed in connection with the incident, activists alleged.

Odisha: Arrests of anti-mining activists in Kalahandi draw widespread criticism - OrissaPOST

Bhubaneswar/Bhabanipatana: The reported arrests of anti-mining activist Laxman Naik and physician Dr Randall Sequeira in Kalahandi district have drawn criticism and condemnation, with civil society groups demanding their immediate release. Police reportedly picked up the two from Sequeira’s residence in Bhabanipatana around 10.45 pm October 16 and kept them overnight at the Bhabanipatana Town police […]