Police arrested Dr. Randall Sequeira and activist Laxman Naik in Odisha in connection with April clashes. Rights groups allege the arrests target communities opposing mining projects. An independent inquiry is demanded by civil society organizations.
This case highlights the tension between industrial expansion and community rights in mining areas. It raises questions about legal due process and the treatment of local activists in Odisha.
Track the outcome of the demand for an independent judicial inquiry into the arrests.