Nine Karnataka Tribal Oil Sellers Arrested in Ivory Coast

A group of nine people from a tribal community in Karnataka, India, were arrested in the Ivory Coast.

They had been traveling in Africa for six months selling herbal oil for massages.

The police stopped them in a town called Abengourou, which is about 200 kilometers from the capital city, Abidjan.

The group tried to show a permit, but the police did not accept it.

They were taken to prison on July 29.

The arrested people are waiting for help from the Indian embassy.

The incident shows how people from small communities can face legal problems when they travel abroad.

It also highlights the importance of having proper documents when selling goods in another country.

The case is still developing as officials work to resolve it.