Aruna Roy seeks Sonia's intervention in Jarawa issue

July 06, 2012 22:00

Days after the Supreme Court banned tourism activity near the habitat of Andaman's Jarawas, activist Aruna Roy today sought NAC Chairperson Sonia Gandhi's intervention to ensure closure of a highway to end exploitation of the ancient tribe.

Roy, who is also a member of the National Advisory Council, forwarded a petition by Survival International, an organisation working for the rights of tribals, to Gandhi during the NAC meeting.

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