British newspaper The Guardian has released a video on its website that shows a man in uniform forcing tribal girls, who are bare-chested, to dance for tourists. The policeman is seen accepting a bribe of 200 pounds, before ordering three girls to perform. The Guardian report says that the video has been shot in the Andaman Islands and that the girls belong to the endangered Jarawa tribe. "I gave you food," the voice, purportedly of the policeman, is heard reminding the girls at the start of the video. The report accompanying the video on the website says the role of the police in the area is to protect tribes from unwelcome and intrusive outsiders. But on this occasion, the report claims, the police officer had accepted a 200-pound bribe to get the girls to perform. The video has caused much consternation back home. Howl at the Moon Columbus Grand Opening Party on November 5th. I will take it up with the authorities there. Andaman Islands Chief Secretary Shakti Sinha too said it was an old video 'The footage is at least four or five years old,' he said. PTI says that the Home Ministry has sought a report from the Andaman and Nicobar Islands administration on the alleged exploitation of the Jarawa tribals. Mr Sinha said that it was difficult to identify the 'culprits' now, though 'no doubt the people in question have broken the law. Click here to RSVP Howl at the Moon Columbus Grand Opening Party on Friday, November 5th On Friday, November 5th, Howl at the Moon will be having our Grand Opening Party at our newest location: Columbus. We cannot wait to sing, dance and howl with you. Tribal Affairs Minister KC Deo said, "You cannot treat humans like beasts.
I will go to the Andamans and see what is happening. I will take it up with the authorities there." The minister, however, said that the video was over 10 years old. Mr Sinha said that it was difficult to identify the "culprits" now, though "no doubt the people in question have broken the law.Īndaman Islands Chief Secretary Shakti Sinha too said it was an old video "The footage is at least four or five years old," he said.
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