Ziro, March 26, 2025: The Arunachal ST Bachao Andolan Lower Subansiri Unit held a press briefing today, where Chairman Millo Ambo raised serious concerns regarding the alleged issuance of Scheduled Tribe (ST) certificates to non-APST individuals.
Addressing the media, Ambo revealed that certain ST certificates had been canceled following scrutiny and that a fresh list of non-APST individuals allegedly obtaining ST certificates through improper means had been identified. He stressed the urgent need for strict verification processes to prevent such irregularities and safeguard the rights of the indigenous tribal communities.
“The issuance of ST certificates to non-APST individuals is a serious threat to the identity and rights of our indigenous people. We demand stringent action against such violations,” Ambo stated.
The committee reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring transparency and legal accountability in the issuance of ST certificates, urging the authorities to take necessary steps to prevent misuse and uphold the integrity of tribal rights in Arunachal Pradesh.
Arunachal ST Bachao Andolan Raises Concern Over Issuance of ST Certificates
