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Jharkhand tribal leader found dead after Facebook live; alleges harassment by Soren govt., land brokers

Jharkhand tribal leader found dead after Facebook live; alleges harassment by Soren govt., land brokers

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Tribal activist Nisha Kumari Bhagat died in Ranchi, with family saying the death was a suicide. Before her death on Friday, she had accused the Hemant Soren‑led state government of wrongdoing. Her body will be cremated on Saturday at her ancestral village of Uru in Gumla district. The BJP has called for a CBI investigation into the case. Her death, which followed a Facebook live in which she alleged harassment by the Soren government and land brokers, has sparked a row in Jharkhand.

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  • left · 1 outlet

    In the Facebook live, targeting the State Government, Nisha Bhagat said she is now paying the price for bringing the Government’s shortcomings to the public domain and exposing them

    — The Hindu

  • center · 1 outlet

    Nisha Kumari Bhagat, a prominent tribal leader in Jharkhand, was tragically found dead at her home in Ranchi. Just hours prior, she had gone live on Facebook, voicing concerns about threats from governmental bodies and land brokers. While police have indicated a possible suicide, they are actively…

    — The Times of India

  • right · 1 outlet

    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.

    — NDTV

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In the Facebook live, targeting the State Government, Nisha Bhagat said she is now paying the price for bringing the Government’s shortcomings to the public domain and exposing them

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  1. The Times of India Center Bennett, Coleman & Co.

    'Inviting death': Jharkhand tribal leader dies by suicide after emotional Facebook Live post

    Nisha Kumari Bhagat, a prominent tribal leader in Jharkhand, was tragically found dead at her home in Ranchi. Just hours prior, she had gone live on Facebook, voicing concerns about threats from governmental bodies and land brokers. While police have indicated a possible suicide, they are actively…

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  4. The Hindu Center-Left Kasturi & Sons Ltd. Current article

    Jharkhand tribal leader found dead after Facebook live; alleges harassment by Soren govt., land brokers

    In the Facebook live, targeting the State Government, Nisha Bhagat said she is now paying the price for bringing the Government’s shortcomings to the public domain and exposing them

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