Andaman Jarawa Tribe: New Videos Show Policeman

Two more videos have surfaced showing the protected jarawas in Andaman and Nicobar Islands being made to dance for tourists in exchange for food. The latest videos show something even more disturbing. Men in uniform are heard speaking Hindi and ordering the semi-naked tribal women to dance.

Taking serious note of new video footage showing alleged involvement of police officials in human safaris involving the Jarawas, the Scheduled Tribes Commission said it will issue a notice to the Andaman and Nicobar administration. "As per the footage, there is a police official whose voice can be heard clearly there. It is a serious matter and the commission will deal with it seriously. Tomorrow I will issue a notice to the Andaman administration," NCST Chairman Rameshwar Oraon told.

The Chairman said the "crime becomes more serious if police officials are involved. Police security was provided there to ensure that the outside population does not disturb the Jarawas." Oraon said it does not matter whether the footage was old or new.According to sources, the two new videos provide ample proof of official involvement in these "human safaris".

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