Balipatna: A protest rally was organized today by the National Dalit Adivasi Mahasangh, Odisha, starting from Balipatna Square. The demonstration peacefully proceeded up to the Balipatna Police Station, where a sit-in protest (dharna) was also held.
The protesters raised allegations against the Balipatna Police Station authorities, accusing them of intentionally delaying the registration of cases related to caste-based atrocities against members of the Scheduled Castes community for several months. Along with this, they presented various demands seeking justice and action.
Key leaders present at the protest included:
Bijay Kumar Bhoi, President of Jaydev Unit
Bishnu Sethi, Youth President
Ashok Kumar Bhoi, Khordha District President
Litu Das, State President
Tikina Parida, Women’s Secretary
Kavita Bhoi, along with other prominent members
Around 200 women and men from the organization actively participated in the protest.
On the other hand, ACP of Zone 4, Manas Kumar Deo, has refuted the allegations made against the police, claiming them to be baseless