Rayagada, April 9: Over two hundred Dongria Kandhs belonging to 12 villages located on the foothills of Niyamgiri in the district gheraoed Muniguda police station on Saturday, demanding the release of their leader Dasuru Kadraka, arrested on charges of indulging in Maoist activities two days ago.
Wielding traditional weapons, the tribals gheraoed the police station and staged a sit-in in front of it.
“He (Kadraka) was taken away by the police when he was going to a daily market. We asked the police why they did so because we know he is innocent. It is fine if they free him. If not, we will take out a rally against the police and the district administration tomorrow,” Niyamgiri Surakhya Samiti secretary Lada Sikaka said.
Police, however, said Kadraka has since been forwarded to court for his involvement in Maoist activities.
Police said Kadraka is involved in the torching of a JCB machine and a tractor in the area and they had evidence of his acts.
