Phulbhani-
Baliguda Police this early on 9th January at about 04.30 AM has arrested Mr. Junus Pradhan(46), Chairman, Daringbadi Block who is also the President of Christian Jana Kalyan Samaj, Kandhamal. He has been detained at the police station on the false charges of having close association with the Naxal Maoists and are investigating the charges. The S.P/Kandamal on GCIC's contact has said that they suspect the leaders involvement with the Naxal and Maoists movement and hence the detention.
Please pray for the said Christian Leader. GCIC is following up the case for immediate release of Mr. Junus Pradhan.