Jharkhand ST Atrocities Linked to CNT Act Violations, NCST Finds
The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) has found that most atrocities against Scheduled Tribes in Jharkhand stem from violations of the Chotanagpur Tenancy (CNT) Act, leading to land exploitation. The commission directed authorities to register FIRs and issue arrest warrants in several land dispute cases, emphasizing the need for police stations in vulnerable areas to protect tribal rights.