Fwd: [OrissaConcerns] Fwd: POSCO: lathi charge in Nuagaon

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From: Anivar Aravind <anivar.aravind@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, Jul 16, 2011 at 4:02 PM
Subject: [OrissaConcerns] Fwd: POSCO: lathi charge in Nuagaon
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From: Shankar Gopalakrishnan <shankargopal@myfastmail.com>
Date: Sat, Jul 16, 2011 at 2:13 PM
Subject: POSCO: lathi charge in Nuagaon


Dear all,

Today eight platoons of police tried to enter the forests around Nuagaon
to fell more trees and were met with strong protests by the people of
Nuagaon, particularly women.  The entirely male police force - without
any women police - then lathi charged the women.  Many sustained
injuries in the process and one woman was seriously injured; she has
now been hospitalised.  Following the lathi charge the entire village
mobilised to support for the protest and the police were forced to
retreat.  They left after promising the people that they will not come
again.  When asked what their demand is, the people protesting demanded
that the police and administration should get out of their village and
not come back again.  The handful of pro POSCO UAC leaders in the
village remained silent during these events.

Thanks
Shankar

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