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At a press conference on the 1st December 2011 held the Indian women’s press corps premises in New Delhi, feminist groups demanded:
Prompt action against the Superintendent of police and other officials involved in the custodial and sexual violence meted upon Soni Sori on the night of 8/9 October 2011, in Dantewada police station, in Chhattisgarh
That the state government stop challenging Soni Sori’s demand to be moved out of the state on grounds of fear for her life in Chhattisgarh
PHOTO/Mukul Dube
Publicly prove the safety and well-being of Lingaram Kodopi who is currently in jail in Dantewada and charged under UAPA, CSPSA and Sections 121, 124A and 120B of the Indian Penal Code – for criminal conspiracy, sedition and waging war against the State.
Immediately stop the persecution of Soni Sori, Lingaram Kodopi and the rest of their family
Put an immediate end to the offensive that has been declared on tribals and activists in the region
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