human rights defender
Organization affiliation
- Maa Mati Mali Suraksha Manch (MMMSM)
HRD's year of birth
1974
HRD's Gender
Woman
Type of HRD
- Social and community leader
HRD's thematic area of engagement
- Environmental rights
- Indigenous peoples’ rights
HRD's geographical origin
Rural
Current Status
In prison (pre-trial)
HRD's bio and work
Sinduka Majhi is a resident of Talampadar Village, Kalahandi District, Odisha. She has actively participated in the protest opposing the laying of the road for Bauxite Mining in Kalahandi, Odisha.
Detained since
Mar 11, 2026
Charge(s)
- Creating disturbances
- Other
Latitude: 19.906711723838615
Longitude: 83.15962702647076
Geolocation of detention
Country or area of detention
Region of detention
- Asia: Southern Asia
Location of detention - City/Town
Bhavanipatna, Kalahandi District
Location of detention - Facility
Bhavanipatna Jail
Recent case update / evolution
On April 6, the bail application was dimissed by the Judicial First Class Magistrate, Rampur.
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