Interventions

The Indigenous Rights Advocacy Centre (IRAC) has taken strong note of the New Indian Express report titled“Jharkhand: Tribal woman forced to leave home after villagers blamed her of practicing witchcraft” dated 1stOctober 2021, available at https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2021/oct/01/tribal-woman-forced-to-leave-home-after-threats-by-villagers-blaming-her-ofpracticing-witchcraft-2366453.html. The report stated that the tribal woman, Jagada Nag,was accused of practising witchcraft. The newspaper quoted Jagada Nag as saying …

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On 17 September 2021, false FIR was lodged against 13 tribals by the Forest Department for demanding land pattaunder the Forest Rights Act at Raiyar village in Budgam district in Jammu and Kashmir on 17 September 2021. These 13 tribals have been booked under section 379 (Punishment for theft), 427 (Mischief causing damage to the …

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In a horrific incident, cases of rape, torture and sexual assault of minor deaf-dumb tribal boys and girls were reported at a government-run shelter home in Jashpur district of Chhattisgarh. The Indigenous Rights Advocacy Centre (IRAC) has filed a petition to the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) seeking immediate intervention.  The shelter, a residential training …

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The Indigenous Rights Advocacy Centre (IRAC) has filed a complaint against parading a tribal woman naked by villagers on the orders of Gram Pradhan Mr Shamudhan Kisku of Mayurnacha village in Dumka district of Jharkhand on 28 September 2021. The IRAC has taken strong note of the New Indian Express report titled “Tribal woman paraded …

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On 26th August 2021, the Indigenous Rights Advocacy Centre (IRAC) demanded proper and full rehabilitation of 18 Katkari tribal families in Bhiwandi under the Thane district of Maharashtra.  The 18 Katkari tribal families consisting of 43 members have been trapped into bonded labour in a Brick Kiln factory. The labourers were being exploited and assaulted …

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On 14 September 2021, a 23-year-old tribal man identified as Bijili Mallesh was killed by a group of non-tribals during Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations at Molgara village under Bhootpur block in Mahabubnagar district of Telangana. The deceased belonged to Yerukala tribal community. According to media reports, the incident happened around 10 pm on 14 September when …

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On 12 September 2021, IRAC moved to the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) over the torture of a tribal man for not paying Rs. 5. On 11th September, Jitendra Dehuri, a 35-year-old tribal man had visited a hotel named “Maa” in the afternoon to have his lunch. The hotel owner Madhu Sahu, a non-tribal, asked …

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