Doctor moved to Odisha to treat Adivasis, now behind bars for anti-mining protests

A doctor who moved to Odisha to treat Adivasis has been arrested for participating in anti-mining protests. The doctor, who runs a primary health center, was arrested along with several others during a protest against a mining project in the state.

The protestors allege that the mining project will lead to environmental degradation and displacement of local communities. The mining company, however, maintains that it has all necessary clearances and that the project will bring economic benefits to the region.

The arrest of the doctor has drawn criticism from rights activists who argue that she was only exercising her democratic right to protest. The incident has also raised concerns about the safety of healthcare workers in the state.