
Odisha Doctor Arrested in Bauxite Mining Protest: 'Others' Category Used
A medical practitioner in Odisha’s tribal region was detained for allegedly aiding anti‑bauxite mining protests. Though his name was absent from the official complaint, police cited an unnamed ‘others’ clause to arrest him and fellow activists. Adivasi and Dalit leader Satyasundar Barik claims the move is a tactic of intimidation. The case raises questions about legal procedures and the rights of tribal communities in Odisha.


























