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Hundreds of Tribals Protest in Odisha Over Arrests of Doctor and Karate Instructor

Arjun PatelSource: hindustantimes.com
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Hundreds of Tribals Protest in Odisha Over Arrests of Doctor and Karate Instructor
Hundreds of Tribals Protest in Odisha Over Arrests of Doctor and Karate InstructorSource: hindustantimes.com
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Hundreds of tribals in Odisha protested in southern Rayagada district on Monday to demand the release of Dr. Randall Sequeira and karate instructor Laxman Naik, who were arrested in connection with clashes over Vedanta's proposed bauxite mining project. The protesters allege police action is aimed at suppressing local opposition to mining, with Sequeira facing charges including attempted murder and rioting.

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