Activists of 'Navanirman Krushak Sanghthan' today staged a day-long silent fasting protest in front of the office of the state DGP here condemning the killing of five tribals in Kandhamal district.
Holding placards with slogans written on them, the activists staged the protest dharna covering their mouths with black cloth at the police headquarters here from 10 AM till late evening.
One of the placards read the Chief Minister should visit the spot of firing and seek an apology from the local people over the firing incident.
Five tribals were killed during anti-Maoist operations by security personnel in Kandhamal on July 8.
