9 months ago
Adivasi Woman Suffers Miscarriage in Jharkhand Jail Amid Conflicting Reports
An Adivasi woman named Tulsi Purty was arrested with other protesters in Jharkhand.
Her community says she was pregnant and had a miscarriage in jail because she was treated badly.
They have proof from a local health worker that she was expecting a baby.
They want an investigation into why this happened and who is responsible.
However, the people in charge of the jail say that no women prisoners were pregnant and that no miscarriage occurred.
They claim all pregnant tests came back negative.
This disagreement means people are trying to figure out the truth about what happened to Tulsi Purty.
Adivasi groups allege that Tulsi Purty, an Adivasi woman detained during a protest, suffered a miscarriage in Chaibasa jail.
Records at a local Anganwadi register indicated that the woman was pregnant.
Chaibasa Jail Superintendent denies any prisoner was pregnant or experienced a miscarriage, stating pregnancy tests were negative.
Purty was among 16 people arrested on October 27 during a protest demanding a 'no-entry' rule for heavy vehicles in their village.
Adivasi groups demand an impartial inquiry, alleging mistreatment during arrest and detention caused the miscarriage, while jail authorities dismiss the claims.
- Who
- Tulsi Purty, an Adivasi woman, detained protesters, Adivasi groups, and Chaibasa Jail authorities
- What
- Allegations of a miscarriage suffered by a pregnant Adivasi woman in jail, disputed by jail authorities.
- Where
- Chaibasa Jail, West Singhbhum district, Jharkhand
- When
- Earlier this week (for the alleged miscarriage); October 27 (for the protest and detention)
- Why
- The woman was detained during a protest demanding restrictions on mining vehicles. Adivasi groups allege mistreatment led to the miscarriage, while jail authorities deny any pregnancy or miscarriage.
Adivasi Groups' Allegations
Jail Authorities' Response
Pregnancy Status
Adivasi Groups' Allegations
The detained woman, Tulsi Purty, was registered as pregnant at the local Anganwadi.
Jail Authorities' Response
Jail Superintendent denies any prisoner was pregnant, stating pregnancy tests for all six women brought in were negative.
Miscarriage Incident
Adivasi Groups' Allegations
The woman suffered a miscarriage in jail after her health deteriorated, allegedly due to police violence and mistreatment during her arrest and subsequent detention.
Jail Authorities' Response
Jail Superintendent denies any miscarriage occurred and states the jail has not received any medical report or complaint regarding such an incident.
Call for Investigation
Adivasi Groups' Allegations
Adivasi groups and a local official demand an impartial inquiry into the incident and action against those responsible, citing potential mistreatment and mental stress as causes.
Jail Authorities' Response
Jail authorities have not acknowledged the incident, implying no grounds for investigation based on their records.
Key facts
- Detained Woman's Name
- Tulsi Purty
- Date of Protest Arrest
- October 27
- Location of Protest
- Chaibasa, Jharkhand's West Singhbhum district
- Number of Women Detained
- 6
- Alleged Reason for Arrest
- Pelting stones at police personnel during a protest
- Protest Demand
- Enforcement of a 'no-entry' rule for mining and heavy vehicles
Quotes
Sunil Kumar
Chaibasa Jail Superintendent
“As per jail protocol, pregnancy tests were conducted on all six women who were brought in that day. Each of the results had come back negative.”
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“the jail has not received any medical report or complaint regarding such an incident.”
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Madhav Chandra Kunkal
Zilla Parishad member
“If a pregnant woman has been kept in jail and she suffered a miscarriage due to mental stress or any kind of mistreatment, it must be investigated. Even mental pressure inside jail can lead to such an incident”
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