June 4th 2024.
In Bhubaneswar, a passionate Human Rights activist named Pradipta Nayak has made an appeal to the Odisha Human Rights Commission (OHRC) on Monday. In the letter addressed to the chairperson of OHRC, Nayak has requested their intervention in a concerning matter regarding the mass arrest of tribal men and women by the Bada Sahi police in Mayurbhanj district on May 30, 2024.
According to Nayak, 38 individuals from the Belapala village in Mayurbhanj district were taken into custody by the Bada Sahi Police. They have been accused of damaging vehicles and assaulting the police on duty. The names of the arrested individuals are Meena Singh, Somabari Singh, Sukri Singh, Rajani Singh, Phulamani Singh, Kentuni Polei, Libu Singh, Malati Singh, Sumi Singh, Mini Singh, Bharati Bisol, Somabari Singh (wife of Sibi Singh), Somabari Singh (wife of Rajendra Singh), Nandin Polei, Jasoda Singh, Sarathi Bag, Sanjulata Bag, Bulu Naik, Rajesh Polei, Binod Bag, Chanda Singh, Sujit Singh, Arun Polei, Bikram Singh, Biswanath Naik, Rohita Swar Naik, Jhadeswar Naik, Aruna Patra, Radhamohan Singh, Shyamasundar Singh, Bhagirathi Dandapat, Suman Digar, Debasmita Das, Rina Naik, Sulochana Naik, Susila Jena, Rajendra Singh, and Prabodh Bhuinya.
Nayak has alleged that these villagers have been regularly protesting against the illegal sand mining activities taking place near their village, on the banks of the Budhabalanga river. It is a cause close to their hearts and they have been standing up against this injustice for a while now.
The OHRC has been requested to look into this matter and take necessary action to ensure the safety and rights of these tribal men and women. Nayak believes that their arrests were unjustified and goes against their basic human rights. The OHRC has the power and responsibility to intervene in such matters and provide justice to all individuals, regardless of their background or status.
Let us hope that the OHRC takes prompt action and provides justice to these tribal individuals who were simply trying to protect their land and resources. It is important for us to stand up against any form of injustice and protect the rights of all individuals, especially those belonging to marginalized communities. We must strive towards a society where everyone's rights are respected and upheld.
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