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- [Trafficking of Tribal Women: NHRC Seeks Compliance Report from Telangana Police](https://irac.in/trafficking-of-tribal-women-nhrc-seeks-compliance-report-from-telangana-police/) - In June 2025, IRAC approached the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) seeking urgent intervention to trace, rescue and rehabilitate 60 tribal women from Kumuram Bheem Asifabad district of Telagana who have been trafficked to other states through an organised network of brokers. The complaint highlighted the involvement of a police constable. Taking cognizance of the
- [Tribal Minor Dies in Police Custody in Kerala: IRAC Urges Urgent Action from NHRC](https://irac.in/tribal-minor-dies-in-police-custody-in-kerala-irac-urges-urgent-action-from-nhrc/) - On 3 April 2025, the Indigenous Rights Advocacy Centre (IRAC) filed a complaint with the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) regarding the custodial death of a 17-year-old tribal boy, P. Gokul, at the Kalpetta police station in Wayanad district, Kerala. The tragic incident took place on 1 April 2025, a day after he was taken
- [Kerala: IRAC Moves NHRC Over Illegal Demolition of Tribal Huts by Forest Department](https://irac.in/kerala-irac-moves-nhrc-over-illegal-demolition-of-tribal-huts-by-forest-department/) - On 25 November 2024, the Indigenous Rights Advocacy Centre (IRAC) filed a complaint with the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) regarding the illegal demolition of huts belonging to three tribal families by forest department officials at the Kollimoola tribal settlement in Begur in Wayanad district, Kerala. This incident took place within the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary
- [IRAC Seeks NHRC intervention in custodial death of Tribal man in Madhya Pradesh](https://irac.in/irac-seeks-nhrc-intervention-in-custodial-death-of-tribal-man-in-madhya-pradesh/) - On 24 August 2024, the Indigenous Rights Advocacy Centre (IRAC) filed a complaint with the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) regarding the custodial death of Dharmendra Dangode, a 32-year-old tribal man, in Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh. The incident occurred on the night of 23 August 2024 at the Pandhana police station. According to the police, Dharmendra
- [Briefing Paper: The case for implementation of FRA in Northeast India](https://irac.in/4181-2/) - DOWNLOAD: http://irac.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/FINAL_5_6_2023_pdf-1.pdf
- [Maharashtra: IRAC urges NHRC action following mob lynching of tribal elders](https://irac.in/maharashtra-irac-urges-nhrc-action-following-mob-lynching-of-tribal-elders/) - On 4 May 2024, the Indigenous Rights Advocacy Centre (IRAC) submitted a complaint to the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) concerning the brutal killing of two elderly tribals, Jamni Telami (52 years) and Dewu Atlami (57 years), in Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra. The victims were allegedly tortured and burnt alive by a mob acting under the
- [Tamil Nadu: Forcible Eviction of Tribal Families in Dharmapuri District](https://irac.in/tamil-nadu-forcible-eviction-of-tribal-families-in-dharmapuri-district/) - On 22 May 2024, the Indian Rights and Advocacy Council (IRAC) filed a complaint with the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) regarding the forcible eviction of 15 tribal families by the forest department in the Pennagaram-Hogenakkal forest area, Dharmapuri district, Tamil Nadu. The eviction, which took place on 10 May 2024, targeted the “Poorvakudis” tribal
- [Jharkhand: IRAC moves NHRC over Killing of tribal man in police firing](https://irac.in/jharkhand-irac-moves-nhrc-over-killing-of-tribal-man-in-police-firing/) - On 18 April 2024, the Indigenous Rights Advocacy Centre (IRAC) filed a complaint with the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) regarding the killing of Hari Narayan Pahariya, a 30-year-old member of a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG), in police firing at Bada Danga Para village in Godda district, Jharkhand. The incident occurred on 17 April
- [Manipur:  IRAC demands swift action and speedy justice over horrific incident of sexual assault and parading naked of two Kuki tribal women](https://irac.in/manipur-irac-demands-swift-action-and-speedy-justice-over-horrific-incident-of-sexual-assault-and-parading-naked-of-two-kuki-tribal-women/) - New Delhi: In a media statement released today, the New Delhi-based Indigenous Rights Advocacy Centre (IRAC), which works for the welfare of the Scheduled Tribes in India, stated that it is totally horrified by the incident of capturing of two innocent Kuki-Zo tribal women and parading them naked while sexually assaulting them by a mob
- [Torture and humiliation of a tribal man by a group of non-tribal men in Surajpur district, Chhattisgarh](https://irac.in/torture-and-humiliation-of-a-tribal-man-by-a-group-of-non-tribal-men-in-surajpur-district-chhattisgarh/) - On July 10, 2023, a tribal identified as Kalindar Ram Shandilya (35 years) was tortured and humiliated by a group of non-tribal persons at Mayapur village under Pratappur police station in Surajpur district, Chhattisgarh. The accused persons tied the victim to an excavator machine The victim was walking towards his village Sarhari from Mayapur along
- [Torture of a tribal woman in Palamu district of Jharkhand](https://irac.in/torture-of-a-tribal-woman-in-palamu-district-of-jharkhand/) - On May 14, 2023, a 14-year-old Oraon tribal woman was subjected to torture, inhuman and degrading treatment and punishment at the order of the village panchayat (council) at Jogidih village under the Paton police station in Palamu district of Jharkhand. The victim is orphaned and was living with her brothers. She refused to marry a
- [Illegal arrest and custodial torture of tribal youth at the Sultan Bathery police station in Kerala](https://irac.in/illegal-arrest-and-custodial-torture-of-tribal-youth-at-the-sultan-bathery-police-station-in-kerala/) - On 12 November 2021, a tribal youth identified as Deepu (22 years) was tortured at the Sultan Bathery police station in Wayanad district of Kerala. The victim is a resident of Athikadavu Paniya tribal colony of Meenangadi town in Wayanad district of Kerala. He is a daily wage worker.. On 12 November 2021, he was
- [Third-degree torture given to seven tribal villagers by forest guards on the suspicion of being involved in poaching in Chandrapur district of Maharashtra](https://irac.in/third-degree-torture-given-to-seven-tribal-villagers-by-forest-guards-on-the-suspicion-of-being-involved-in-poaching-in-chandrapur-district-of-maharashtra/) - IRAC has moved the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) over the third-degree torture given to seven tribal villagers namely Aakash Chandekar, Ishwar Ramteke, Hanuman Asutkar, Sandeep Asutkar, Sandeep Nehare, Mangesh Asutkar and Rakesh Sao by forest guards on the suspicion of being involved in poaching of spotted deer in Durgapur in Chandrapur district of Maharashtra
- [Arbitrary arrest of 28 tribal youths for protesting against proposed bauxite mining in Odisha](https://irac.in/arbitrary-arrest-of-28-tribal-youths-for-protesting-against-proposed-bauxite-mining-in-odisha/) - The Indigenous Rights Advocacy Centre (IRAC) has issued an urgent appeal to the National Human Rights Commission of India on 28 November 2021 regarding the arbitrary arrest of 28 tribal youths for protesting against the proposed bauxite mining at their sacred shrine of Mali Parbat in Koraput district of Odisha. The Adivasis of Odisha have
- [IRAC demands judicial inquiry into killings of 13 tribals in Nagaland in alleged ambush by armed forces](https://irac.in/irac-demands-judicial-inquiry-into-killings-of-13-tribals-in-nagaland-in-alleged-ambush-by-armed-forces/) - On the evening of 4 December 2021, 13 civilians belonging to the Konyak tribe in were killed an alleged ambush by the Assam Rifles at Oting village in Mon district of eastern Nagaland. As per reports, the army undertook a security operation based on intelligence inputs and allegedly fired upon a truck carrying tribal labourers
- [Denial of right to education to over 16,000 children by decision to shut down 3,073 schools by Maharashtra govt](https://irac.in/denial-of-right-to-education-to-over-16000-children-by-decision-to-shut-down-3073-schools-by-maharashtra-govt/) - The Indigenous Rights Advocacy Centre (IRAC) has taken strong note of a report in Mid-day titled “Amid fresh concerns, Maharashtra gets set to shut 3,073 Schools”, dated 13th December 2021, available at https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/amid-fresh-concernsmaharashtra-gets-set-to-shut-3-073-schools-23204830, and has moved the NHRC over the issue. The state government has decided to shut down more than 3,073 schools with fewer
- [Torture of Koraga tribal community members by  police in Karnataka](https://irac.in/torture-of-koraga-tribal-community-members-by-police-in-karnataka/) - On the night of December 27, 2021, one Rajesh and other members of Koraga tribal community were tortured by a police team led by Sub Inspector Santosh at Kotatattu village under Kota Police Station in Udupi district of Karnataka. Various media reports stated that after receiving complaints about loud music being played at a Mehendi
- [Tribals injured in firing by Mizoram police](https://irac.in/tribals-injured-in-firing-by-mizoram-police/) - On December 31, 2021, two tribals namely Rathindra Reang (14 years) and his father Ramuhai Reang (40 years) were injured in firing by Mizoram Police when they went in search of work in Mamit district of Mizoram. Both the victims are residents of Kanchanpur subdivision in Tripura state, bordering Mizoram. As per reports by ANI,
- [Lynching of a tribal man by a mob at Besrabazar village of Jharkhand](https://irac.in/lynching-of-a-tribal-man-by-a-mob-at-besrabazar-village-of-jharkhand/) - On January 4, 2022, a tribal man identified as Sanju Pradhan (30 years) was lynched by a mob for allegedly hurting religious sentiments by cutting a tree at Besrabazar village under Kolebira Police Station in Simdega district of Jharkhand. According to the police, the victim was lynched and set on fire by a mob on
- [Harassment of tribal man by the police on false accusation of being a Maoist in Jharkhand](https://irac.in/harassment-of-tribal-man-by-the-police-on-false-accusation-of-being-a-maoist-in-jharkhand/) - A tribal man identified as Birsa Majhi S/o Rameshwar Majhi was harassed by the police on false accusation of being a Maoist in Bokaro district of Jharkhand. The victim is a resident of Lalgarh village under the Gomia police station in Bokaro district of Jharkhand and a poor labourer. The Jharkhand Police have wrongly framed
- [Assault and setting on fire of a tribal woman on suspicion of ‘witchcraft’ in Jharkhand](https://irac.in/assault-and-setting-on-fire-of-a-tribal-woman-on-suspicion-of-witchcraft-in-jharkhand/) - On January 12, 2022, a tribal woman identified as Jhario Devi (60 years) was assaulted and set on fire on suspicion of practising ‘witchcraft’ at Kudpaani Deepatoli village in Simdega district of Jharkhand. On January 12, Jhario Devi along with her husband Karmu Badaik had gone to attend a sraddha (ritual held after death) ceremony
- [Forced eviction of 45 Bodo tribal families by the forest department in Guwahati city of Assam](https://irac.in/forced-eviction-of-45-bodo-tribal-families-by-the-forest-department-in-guwahati-city-of-assam/) - On January 31, 2022, 45 Bodo tribal families comprising of around 300 persons were forcibly evicted y the forest department from Nalpara area in Gorchuk in Guwahati city of Assam. The forest staff under the leadership of forest beat officer of Fatasil reportedly vandalized their houses damaging properties and evicted them without prior notice on
- [Starvation of 33 Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) families due to denial of ration in Jharkhand](https://irac.in/starvation-of-33-particularly-vulnerable-tribal-group-pvtg-families-due-to-denial-of-ration-in-jharkhand/) - On February 8, 2022 the Indigenous Rights Advocacy Centre (IRAC) has moved the NHRC against denial of food ration to 33 tribal families belonging to Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) at Hesatu village under Tehri panchayat of Bargarh block in Garhwa district of Jharkhand for the last 15 months. Reportedly, the impoverished tribals are on
- [Custodial torture of Adivasi farmer by police official in Jharkhand](https://irac.in/custodial-torture-of-a-42-year-old-adivasi-farmer-by-police-official-in-jharkhand/) - On the intervening night of 23-24 February 2022, a 42-year-old Adivasi farmer named Anil Kumar Singh was brutally tortured by Ranjit Kumar Yadav, in-charge of Garu police station in Latehar district of Jharkhand. The victim is a resident of Kuku village under Garu police station in Latehar district of Jharkhand. According to the victim, Anil
- [<a>T<strong>orture and humiliation of tribal youth by the police in Telangana</strong></a><strong></strong>](https://irac.in/torture-and-humiliation-of-tribal-youth-by-the-police-in-telangana/) - On the night of March 23, 2022, Madavi Nagaraju (19 years) who was earlier tortured and humiliated by the police on March 10, 2022 has attempted suicide and died in hospital in Karimnagar in Nirmal district of Telangana. The deceased belonged to Munyalavillage in Dasturabadmandalin Nirmal district, Telangana. IRAC has taken strong note of a
- [Kidnapping and killing of two tribal villagers by the Maoists in Maharashtra](https://irac.in/kidnapping-and-killing-of-two-tribal-villagers-by-the-maoists-in-maharashtra/) - On 14 April 2022, two tribal villagers namely Dalsu Hichami and Ashok Naroti were kidnapped and killed by the Maoists in Gadchiroli district of Maharashtra. According to media reports, the victims, who were in their 20s, were kidnapped from their homes on the night of 13 April 2022. While Hichami was murdered at Jharewada, Naroti’s
- [Custodial death of Kuravar tribal man in Tamil Nadu](https://irac.in/custodial-death-of-kuravar-tribal-man-in-tamil-nadu/) - On April 27, 2022, K. Thangamani (47),a tribal belonging to the Kuravar community, died in judicial custody due to alleged police torture in Tiruvannamalai district, Tamil Nadu. A resident of Thattaranai village under Perunkolathur village panchayat in Thandarampattu block in Tiruvannamalai district, Thangamani was picked up from his house around 9.30 a.m. on April 26,
- [<strong>IRAC Impact: NHRC summons Jharkhand Chief Secretary over starvation of tribals</strong>](https://irac.in/irac-impact-nhrc-summons-jharkhand-chief-secretary-over-starvation-of-tribals/) - The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has summoned the Jharkhand Chief Secretary and the District Magistrate of Garhwa district to personally appear before the Commission on 29 June 2022 over non-submission of reports relating to starvation of about 8,000 tribals in Garhwa district. In October 2021, it was reported in the media that some 8,000
- [Newsletter: The “Indigenous Rights Monitor”, Vol.2, Issue.2](https://irac.in/newsletter-the-indigenous-rights-monitor-vol-2-issue-2/) - IRAC's Quarterly Newsletter, “Indigenous Rights Monitor" covering the reporting period March 1, 2022 and May 31, 2022 is available at: https://irac.in/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Newsletter_Vol2_Issue2_March-May2022.pdf
- [IRAC seeks action against killing of a tribal man by forest officials in Madhya Pradesh](https://irac.in/irac-seeks-action-against-killing-of-a-tribal-man-by-forest-officials-in-madhya-pradesh/) - The Indigenous Rights Advocacy Centre (IRAC) has strongly condemned the reported killing of a tribal man identified as Chain Singh (33 years), belonging to Bhil tribe and injury to three other tribals in firing by forest officials near Khatyapura village under Lateri police station in Vidisha district of Madhya Pradesh on the night of 9
- [NHRC seeks action taken report from Odisha regarding destruction of crops and burning down of tribal huts](https://irac.in/nhrc-seeks-action-taken-report-from-odisha-regarding-destruction-of-crops-and-burning-down-of-tribal-huts/) - Acting on a complaint received from Indigenous Rights Advocacy Centre (IRAC), the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has asked the District Magistrate and the Superintendent of Police of Nabarangpur district in Odisha to submit action taken report (ATR) regarding the destruction of crops and burning down of tribal huts by members of Vana Surakshya Samiti
- [Arbitrary arrest, custodial torture and false prosecution of 4 tribal villagers in Madhya Pradesh](https://irac.in/arbitrary-arrest-custodial-torture-and-false-prosecution-of-4-tribal-villagers-in-madhya-pradesh/) - On September 10, 2022, four tribal villagers were arbitrarily arrested, tortured, and falsely prosecuted for cultivating land in the vicinity of Bagdara sanctuary in Singrauli district of Madhya Pradesh. The victims identified as Nandkishore, Shivram, Gulab Singh, and Mulayam Kol, who are tribals & residents of Khamhardih village, in their police complaint alleged that they
- [Custodial death of a tribal due to alleged torture by forest officials in Karnataka](https://irac.in/custodial-death-of-a-tribal-due-to-alleged-torture-by-forest-officials-in-karnataka/) - On October 12, 2022, a tribal man identified as Kariyappa alias Kariya (49) reportedly died due to alleged torture by the forest officials in their illegal custody in H D Kote taluk in Mysuru district of Karnataka. The deceased (Kariyappa) was a resident of Hosahalli hamlet under N Beguru Gram Panchayat limits in H D
- [Arrest and torture of tribal youth in a fabricated case in Kerala](https://irac.in/arrest-and-torture-of-tribal-youth-in-a-fabricated-case-in-kerala/) - On September 29, 2022, a tribal youth identified as Sarin Saji (24 years) was arrested in an alleged fabricated case and tortured while in custody by the forest officials in Idukki district of Kerala. According to reports, the forest department arrested Sarin Saji on September 29 alleging he tried to sell deer meat. Forest department
- [Killing of an 18-year-old tribal youth  in Indore district of Madhya Pradesh](https://irac.in/killing-of-an-18-year-old-tribal-youth-in-indore-district-of-madhya-pradesh/) - On March 16, 2023, an 18-year-old tribal youth identified as Bherulal in police firing at Dongargaon in Indore district of Madhya Pradesh. The incident happened when a there was a crowd protesting the death of a 22-year-old tribal woman on March 15, 2023 and her family alleged that she was raped and murdered. The protestors
- [Press Release: Arunachal Pradesh Government asked to reject recommendation of Forest Advisory Committee to establish Community Reserve on community forest land](https://irac.in/press-release-arunachal-pradesh-government-asked-to-reject-recommendation-of-forest-advisory-committee-to-establish-community-reserve-on-community-forest-land/) - May 31, 2023 Press Release Dibang Multipurpose Project: Arunachal Pradesh Government asked to reject recommendation of Forest Advisory Committee to establish Community Reserve on community forest land New Delhi: The Indigenous Rights Advocacy Centre (IRAC), which works for the welfare of the tribals/indigenous peoples in India, has written to Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Shri Pema
- [Alleged beating to death of a tribal man by policemen and forest officials in Uttarakhand](https://irac.in/alleged-beating-to-death-of-a-tribal-man-by-policemen-and-forest-officials-in-uttarakhand/) - On March 20, 2023, a tribal youth named Kheem Singh (23) was reportedly beaten to death by four policemen and forest officials at Munsiyari in Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand. According to one Dharmendra Singh, the complainant and the employer of the deceased, they were on their way to Munsiyari when the four persons stopped their
- [IRAC Briefing Paper # 3: Impacts of tiger reserves on indigenous peoples](https://irac.in/irac-briefing-paper-3-impacts-of-tiger-reserves-on-indigenous-peoples/) - Download: http://irac.in/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/India-Impacts-of-tiger-reserves-on-indigenous-peoples_Final_Print_Version.pdf
- [<strong>Human Rights Day: IRAC demands release of tribal undertrial prisoners in India</strong>](https://irac.in/human-rights-day-irac-demands-release-of-tribal-undertrial-prisoners-in-india/) - On the occasion of the Human Rights Day (10 December 2022) tribal rights organization, Indigenous Rights Advocacy Centre (IRAC) has demanded a review of “all the cases” lodged against tribals and the withdrawal of false/frivolous cases across India. IRAC suggested the constitution of a commission/committee headed by a retired Supreme Court or High Court judge
- [Torture of tribal youth by the forest staff in the Melaghat Tiger Reserve in Amravati district of Maharashtra](https://irac.in/torture-of-tribal-youth-by-the-forest-staff-in-the-melaghat-tiger-reserve-in-amravati-district-of-maharashtra/) - On August 25, 2022 a 25 year old tribal youth identified as Ankush Gorelal Mavaskar, a resident of Dhulghat Railway, was tortured by forest staff when he had gone for fishing in a dam in Wan forest area under Akot wildlife division of Melghat Tiger Reserve. Ankush alleged that some 7-8 forest employees beat him
- [Killing<strong> of Kapil Majhi  by Maoists on the suspicion of being a police informant in Odisha</strong>](https://irac.in/killing-of-kapil-majhi-by-maoists-on-the-suspicion-of-being-a-police-informant-in-odisha/) - On 14 February 2022, a 32-year-old tribal man identified as Kapil Majhi was killed by the Maoists on the suspicion of being a police informant at Upargumu village in Bhandrangi panchayat under Belgharpolice station in Kandhamal district of Odisha. On 14 February 2022, a group of armed Maoists reportedly dragged Kapil Majhi out of his
- [IRAC moves national rights body over starvation of 8,000 tribals due to denial of ration in Garhwa district of Jharkhand](https://irac.in/irac-moves-national-rights-body-over-starvation-of-8000-tribals-due-to-denial-of-ration-in-garhwa-district-of-jharkhand/) - On 21 October 2021, the Indigenous Rights Advocacy Centre (IRAC) has moved the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) against reported starvation of 8,000 tribals due to denial of ration in Garhwa district of Jharkhand for the last three months and tribals are surviving by eating roots. IRAC has taken a serious note of media reports
- [IRAC moves NHRC against the atrocity of a tribal man](https://irac.in/irac-moves-nhrc-against-the-atrocity-of-a-tribal-man/) - 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
- [IRAC DEMANDS JUDICIAL INQUIRY OVER THE CUSTODIAL DEATH OF A TRIBAL IN MADHYA PRADESH](https://irac.in/irac-demands-judicial-inquiry-over-the-custodial-death-of-a-tribal-in-madhya-pradesh/) - On 7th September 2021, the Indigenous Rights Advocacy Centre (IRAC) requested the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) to intervene in the custodial death of a 35-year-old tribal man Bisan Bhil in Khargone district in Madhya Pradesh. Bisan, a resident of Khairkundi village in Khargone district, was arrested along with eleven others on 2 September 2021
- [IRAC CALLS FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE RIGHTS OF THE GOTHI KOYA TRIBE](https://irac.in/irac-calls-for-the-protection-of-the-rights-of-the-gothi-koya-tribe/) - On 23rd August 2021, the Indigenous Rights Advocacy Centre (IRAC) approached the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) over denial of land rights, Aadhaar card, ration card, and voter card, and any kind of facility to members of the Gothi Koya tribe living in Jalagalancha hamlet in Pasra forest area under Jayashankar Bhupalpally district of Telangana.
- [Telangana CM urged to stop eviction and atrocities upon tribals under “Haritha Haram” afforestation programme](https://irac.in/telangana-cm-urged-to-stop-eviction-and-atrocities-upon-tribals-under-haritha-haram-afforestation-programme/) - New Delhi: On 14 August 2021, the New Delhi-based Indigenous Rights Advocacy Centre (IRAC) has urged Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao to immediately stop eviction, atrocities and deprivation of livelihood of the tribals in Telangana state in the name of afforestation programme called “Haritha Haram”. This afforestation programme was launched by K. Chandrashekar Rao
- [IRAC MOVES NHRC AGAINST TORTURE OF 17 YEAR OLD DIFFERENTLY ABLED TRIBALE BOY BY POLICE IN KERELA](https://irac.in/irac-moves-nhrc-against-torture-of-17-year-old-differently-abled-tribale-boy-by-police-in-kerela/) - On 11th August, Indigenous Rights Advocacy Centre (IRAC) approached National Human Rights Comission over torture of Rajeev, a 17-year old differently able boy (Tribal), by the Kerala Police and forcible arrest of tribal chief Choriyamooppan (65 years) and his son V S Murugan (44 years) at the Vattuluki hamlet under Sholayur police station in Attapadi
- [<strong>IRAC DEMANDS JUDICIAL INQUIRY IN FAKE ENCOUNTER CASE</strong>](https://irac.in/irac-demands-judicial-inquiry-in-fake-encounter-case/) - On 5th August 2021, the Indigenous Rights Advocacy Centre (IRAC) demanded a judicial inquiry into the alleged fake encounter killing of Bheema Kunjam by the security forces at Paddigua village in Sukma. The Tribal man identified as Bheema Kunjam about 25 years was allegedly killed in a fake encounter by the security forces at Paddigua
- [IRAC intervenes against injury of two tribals in police firing in Andhra Pradesh](https://irac.in/irac-intervenes-against-injury-of-two-tribals-in-police-firing-in-andhra-pradesh/) - The Indigenous Rights Advocacy Centre (IRAC) has moved the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) against injuring of two tribals identified as Kamaraju and Rambabu in police firing near Lambasingi village in Chintapallemandal under Visakhapatnam district ofAndhra Pradesh on 17 October 2021. A team of Telangana Police from Nalgonda district, came to Andhra Pradesh without informing
- [IRAC demands judicial inquiry and compensation over custodial death of a 35-year-old tribal in Maharashtra](https://irac.in/irac-demands-judicial-inquiry-and-compensation-over-custodial-death-of-a-35-year-old-tribal-in-maharashtra/) - On 11 October 2021, the Ingenious Rights Advocacy Centre (IRAC) has moved the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) against the custodial death of a 35-year-old tribal man identified as Bhim Kale,a Phase Pardhi tribal, due to alleged torture in illegal police custody at Vijapur Naka police station in Solapur district, Maharashtra on 3 October 2021.
- [Briefing Paper: India: Forced evictions of indigenous peoples during COVID-19 pandemic](https://irac.in/briefing-paper-india-forced-evictions-of-indigenous-peoples-during-covid-19-pandemic/) - To Read/Download the Briefing paper, please click on the link: http://irac.in/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/INDIA-BriefingPaper_Eviction_Final.pdf
- [<strong>Forced eviction of 11 tribal families by the Revenue department in Tamil Nadu</strong>](https://irac.in/forced-eviction-of-11-tribal-families-by-the-revenue-department-in-tamil-nadu/) - On 7 October 2021, the Indigenous Rights Advocacy Centre (IRAC) has submitted a complain petition against forced eviction of 11 tribal families belonging to Irular tribe by the Revenue department near Murugan temple in Peranamallur municipality in Tiruvannamalai district of Tamil Nadu on 1 October 2021. They were evicted without giving a prior notice or
- [Denial of rehabilitation and title deeds under FRA to evicted tribal families in Tamil Nadu](https://irac.in/denial-of-rehabilitation-and-title-deeds-under-fra-to-evicted-tribal-families-in-tamil-nadu/) - Denial of rehabilitation and title deeds under FRA to evicted tribal families in Tamil Nadu On 6 October 2021, the Indigenous Rights Advocacy Centre (IRAC) has submitted a complaint petition before the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) against denial of proper rehabilitation and pattas (title deeds )under Forest Rights Act to 23 evicted families of
- [Denial of titled deeds under Forest Rights Act and other basic facilities to members of Iruliga tribe in Karnataka](https://irac.in/denial-of-titled-deeds-under-forest-rights-act-and-other-basic-facilities-to-members-of-iruliga-tribe-in-karnataka/)
- [IRAC moved NHRC over torture and externment of a tribal woman and her family in Jharkhand](https://irac.in/irac-moved-nhrc-over-torture-and-externment-of-a-tribal-woman-and-her-family-in-jharkhand/) - 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
- [Attack on Gugulothu Lakshmi and other tribal women farmers by forest officials in Telangana, IRAC demands immediate action](https://irac.in/attack-on-gugulothu-lakshmi-and-other-tribal-women-farmers-by-forest-officials-in-telangana-irac-demands-immediate-action/) - Taking strong note of the New Indian Express report titled “Telangana Forest Department staff attack tribals, 4 women injured” dated 1st October 2021, available at https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2021/oct/01/telangana-forest-department-staff-attack-tribals-4-women-injured-2366201.html, the Indigenous Rights Advocacy Centre (IRAC) has moved the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) against attack on Gugulothu Lakshmi and three other tribal women farmers by the forest officials with
- [False FIR against 13 tribals for demanding land rights under FRA in Jammu & Kashmir](https://irac.in/false-fir-against-13-tribals-by-the-forest-department-for-demanding-land-rights-under-the-forest-rights-act-in-jammu-and-kashmir/) - 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
- [Rape, torture and sexual assault of minor deaf-dumb tribal children at shelter home in Chhattisgarh](https://irac.in/rape-torture-and-sexual-assault-of-minor-deaf-dumb-tribal-children-at-shelter-home-in-chhattisgarh/) - 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
- [Tribal Woman Paraded naked in Jharkhand, IRAC seeks NHRC’s intervention](https://irac.in/tribal-woman-paraded-naked-in-jharkhand-irac-demands-nhrcs-intervention/) - 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
- [IRAC moves NHRC over burning down of tribal huts by forest officials in Madhya Pradesh](https://irac.in/irac-moves-nhrc-over-burning-down-of-tribal-huts-by-forest-officials-in-madhya-pradesh/) - On 24 September 2021, tribal huts were burnt down by forest officials at Charguwan village in Gaurjhamar forest range under Sagar district of Madhya Pradesh. The forest officials accused the tribals of encroaching forest lands at Charguwan village in Gaurjhamar forest range in Sagar district. On 24 September, a group of forest officials led by
- ["Indigenous Rights Monitor", IRAC's quarterly newsletter is out](https://irac.in/indigenous-rights-monitor/) - We are pleased to present you the first issue of IRAC’s Quarterly Newsletter titled “Indigenous Rights Monitor”. The Newsletter seeks to document and analyse the current human rights situation of the indigenous peoples of India. The first issue covers the period of June-August 2021. To read or download the Newsletter, click here: http://irac.in/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/August2021-Newsletter_Final-2.pdf
- [NHRC acts on IRAC’sdemand of full rehabilitation of katkari tribal families](https://irac.in/nhrc-acts-on-iracsdemand-of-full-rehabilitation-of-katkari-tribal-families/) - 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
- [Death of tribal woman due to alleged medical negligence in Telangana](https://irac.in/death-of-tribal-woman-due-to-alleged-medical-negligence-in-telangana/) - On December 5, 2021, a tribal woman identified as MesramGangubai (23 years) allegedly died due to alleged medical negligence of doctors at the Rajiv Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) at Adilabad in Telangana. A native of Suryaguda village in Gudihathnoormandal in Adilabad district, pregnant Gangubai was admitted to the RIMS when she developed labour pains
- [IRAC moves rights bodies over death of a 14-year-old tribal boy in landmine blast near India-Myanmar border](https://irac.in/irac-moves-rights-bodies-over-death-of-a-14-year-old-tribal-boy-in-landmine-blast-near-india-myanmar-border/) - On 30 May 2021, the Indigenous Rights Advocacy Centre (IIRAC) moved the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights over the death of a 14-year-old tribal boy named Ere Dhan Tongchangya S/O Chirappo Tongchangya in IED landmine blast near India-Myanmar border near Bundukbanga village in Lawngtlai district of
- [Non-functioning of Anganwadi Centres at other tribal hamlets in Palakkad district of Kerala](https://irac.in/non-functioning-of-anganwadi-centres-at-other-tribal-hamlets-in-palakkad-district-of-kerala/) - The Indigenous Rights Advocacy Centre (IRAC) has moved the NHRC against non-functioning of Anganwadi Centres at Aralikkonam and other tribal hamlets in Attappady in Palakkad district of Kerala which has resulted in denial of nutrition to the young children, pregnant women and lactating mothers who are mostly tribals in this area. The Anganwadi Centre at
- [Custodial torture of tribal farmer in Suryapet district,Telangana](https://irac.in/custodial-torture-of-tribal-farmer-in-suryapet-districttelangana/) - On the night of 10 November 2021, a tribal farmer identified as Veerashekar (25 years), was tortured in custody at Atmakur police station in Suryapet district in Telangana. Veerashekar is a resident of Ramoji Tanda under Atmakur Police Station in Suryapet district. In the afternoon of 10 November 2021, when he was working at his
- [Forced eviction of 145 Garo and Chakma tribal families by the forest department in Assam](https://irac.in/forced-eviction-of-145-garo-and-chakma-tribal-families-by-the-forest-department-in-assam/) - On 8 November 2021, around 145 Garo and Chakma tribal families were evicted by the forest department from Lumding reserve forest in Hojai district of Assam. The tribal victims included 55 Garo families at Paglabasti and 60 Garo and Chakma families in Hajibasti and 30 Garo families staying in the Langsipai area of the Lumding
- [IRAC intervenes against denial of ST certificate to about 50 Adiyan tribal families in Tamil Nadu.](https://irac.in/irac-intervenes-against-denial-of-st-certificate-to-about-50-adiyan-tribal-families-in-tamil-nadu/) - On 9 October 2021 the Indigenous Rights Advocacy Centre (IRAC) has intervened with the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) against the denial of Scheduled Tribe (ST) certificate to about 50 Adiyan tribal families in Rangammal Chathiram Colony in Pudukkottai district, Tamil Nadu. Adiyan is recognized as a Scheduled Tribe community of Tamil Nadu as per
- [False FIR against 7 Chenchu tribals  in Telangana](https://irac.in/false-fir-against-7-chenchu-tribals-in-telangana/) - IRAC has taken strong note of a report in The Times of India titled “Telangana: Complaint against seven members of Chenchus after clash with forest officials” dated 4 July 2021 (accessed at https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/complaint-against-7-chenchus-after-clash-with-forest-officials/articleshowprint/84102211.cms) According to the report, seven Chenchu tribals were accused of pouring petrol on a forest beat officer at Macharam in Amrabad
- [<strong>IRAC DEMANDS RELEASE OF HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDER VALSINGH SASTE</strong>](https://irac.in/irac-demands-release-of-human-rights-defender-valsingh-saste/) - On 5th August 2021, Indigenous Rights Advocacy Centre (IRAC) sought immediate intervention of National Human Rights Comission (NHRC) in the matter of Human Rights Defender Valsingh Saste. On 22nd July 2021, Barwani district administration in Madhya Pradesh issued an externment notice of one year to Valsingh Saste who is a tribal rights activist and member
- [IRAC demands inquiry into the murder of a tribal man in Telangana](https://irac.in/irac-demands-inquiry-into-the-murder-of-a-tribal-man-in-telangana/) - 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
- [IRAC DEMANDS INVESTIGATION AND STRONG LEGAL ACTION OVER BRUTAL ASSAULT OF TRIBAL WOMAN](https://irac.in/irac-demands-investigation-and-strong-legal-action-over-brutal-assault-of-tribal-woman/) - On 8 September 2021, Shubham Koite alias Golu, son of Motilal, went to the house of the elderly Adivasi woman to demand money that she had withdrawn out of her pension. When she refused, he started beating her. She said she had no money but Shubham didn’t listen. He hit her repeatedly with an iron
- [IRAC intervenes against incident of kidnapping, gang rape and torture of tribal woman](https://irac.in/irac-intervenes-against-incident-of-kidnapping-gang-rape-and-torture-of-tribal-woman/) - The Indigenous Rights Advocacy Centre (IRAC) has sent an urgent action communication to the NHRC against the incident of kidnapping, gang rape and torture of a 28-year-old tribal woman by three persons including a government hostel superintendent in Korba district of Chhattisgarh on 13 September 2021. IRAC has taken strong note of the Times of
- [IRAC demands protection and other basic facilities to refugees from Myanmar who have fled to NE India](https://irac.in/irac-demands-protection-and-other-basic-facilities-to-refugees-from-myanmar-who-have-fled-to-ne-india/) - On 20 May 2021, the Indigenous Rights Advocacy Centre (IRAC) moved the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) seeking protection, shelter, food and other basic facilities and vaccination against COVID19 to thousands of refugees from Myanmar, belonging to minority indigenous communities, who have fled to Indian states in the Northeast following military coup in Myanmar .
- [PRESS RELEASE: Human rights body seek action in custodial death of a tribal in Madhya Pradesh](https://irac.in/press-release-human-rights-body-seek-action-in-custodial-death-of-a-tribal-in-madhya-pradesh/)
- [IRAC celebrates the Indigenous Peoples’ Day](https://irac.in/irac-celebrates-the-indigenous-peoples-day/) - On 9 August 2021, IRAC joined the international community to celebrate the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples in India. Supporters and volunteers from across India participated in a poster campaign on the occasion. The idea was to click picture of self by holding a poster with a quote/slogan on the indigenous peoples. Several
- [Exclusion of millions of indigenous tribal peoples from COVI-19 vaccination programme](https://irac.in/exclusion-of-millions-of-indigenous-tribal-peoples-from-covid-19-vaccination-programme/) - On 10 May 2021, the Indigenous Rights Advocacy Centre (IRAC) filed a complaint petition before the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) against exclusion of millions of tribals across India from COVID19 vaccination due to lack of internet connectivity and smart phone in tribal areas and rural areas. The Government of India has opened vaccination against
- [IRAC action against killing of  tribal villagers in police firing in Chhattisgarh](https://irac.in/forced-eviction-torture-and-public-humiliation-of-tribal-woman-and-husband-in-madhya-pradesh/) - On 18 May 2021, the Indigenous Rights Advocacy Centre (IRAC) filed a complaint with the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) against the killing of three tribal villagers in police firing near CRPF camp at Silger village in Sukma district of Chhattisgarh on 17 May 2021. On 12 May 2021, security forces set up a CRPF
- [IRAC moves NHRC over killing of 53-year old tribal widow in Assam](https://irac.in/2933-2/) - On 25 May 2021, the Indigenous Rights Advocacy Centre (IRAC) raised the issue of killing of Ms Laksheswari Daimary, a 53-year-old tribal widow, at No 1 Geruajuli area of Rangapara in Sonitpur district of Assam on the night of 24 April 2021 in a case of witch-hunting. The assailants barged into her house on the
- [Re-arresting two human rights defenders by Manipur Police](https://irac.in/re-arresting-two-human-rights-defenders-by-manipur-police/) - On 19 May 2021, the Indigenous Rights Advocacy Centre (IRAC) filed a complaint against the re-arrest of two human rights defenders namely Kishorchandra Wangkhem (a journalist with ‘Frontline Manipur’ news portal) and Erendro Leichombam of Imphal after they were granted bail by the court in Imphal, Manipur on 17 May 2021. As per media reports,
- [IRAC demands withdrawal of the controversial Draft Lakshadweep Development Authority Regulation 2021](https://irac.in/irac-demands-withdrawal-of-the-controversial-draft-lakshadweep-development-authority-regulation-2021/) - On 25 May 2021, the Indigenous Rights Advocacy Centre (IRAC) has submitted its comments on the Draft Lakshadweep Development Authority Regulation 2021 (“LDAR 2021”) and requested the Administrator to withdraw the controversial draft in the interest of the natives of the islands. The draft threatens the existing land ownership and usage in Lakshadweep by giving

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