Jharkhand Bandh: A United Protest for Justice

Several organizations in Jharkhand have announced a bandh to protest the murder of tribal village head Soma Munda in Khunti district. Munda was killed following a land dispute. The bandh is backed by over 20 tribal groups and aims to demand justice and highlight issues faced by tribal communities.

Several organizations have declared a bandh in Jharkhand to protest the recent murder of a tribal village head in the Khunti district, highlighting the ongoing tension in the region, officials reported.

Soma Munda, known locally as 'Adel Sanga Padha Raja' and a key leader of 22 villages, was brutally murdered on January 7th amidst a land dispute involving 3.16 acres in Jiarappa village. The incident occurred on the Namkum-Jamuadag Road while he was traveling with his wife.

In response, Laxmi Narayan Munda, a notable social activist, has rallied more than 20 tribal organizations to call for a Jharkhand bandh on January 17th. Geetashree Oraon, a former state education minister, confirmed that the protest has gathered support from a wide array of tribal groups.

(With inputs from agencies.)