Jharkhand tribal leader dies by suicide after Facebook Live broadcast
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Nisha Bhagat, an Oraon tribal community leader from Gumla district known for advocating tribal rights and culture, died by suicide minutes after going live on Facebook. According to reports, she made allegations against the Soren government and land brokers in an nearly 11-minute video before her death. The CPI(ML) Liberation has called for an impartial, high-level investigation into the incident.
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Jharkhand Tribal Leader Dies By Suicide. Went Live On Facebook Minutes Before (opens NDTV in a new tab)
Nisha Bhagat was originally from Gumla district and belonged to the Oraon tribal community. She was known for working on the rights, identity, culture and traditions of tribal people.
Jharkhand tribal leader dies by suicide after Facebook Live, blames Soren govt, land brokers (opens Hindustan Times in a new tab)
The nearly 11-minute video abruptly cuts off, with the camera appearing to be obstructed by a green object.
Jharkhand tribal leader dies by suicide after alleging harassment by JMM govt., land brokers on Facebook live (opens The Hindu in a new tab)
The CPI(ML) Liberation, an ally of Heman Soren's JMM, demanded an impartial and high-level probe into Nisha Bhagat's death
