The Indian activist jailed after taking on a luxury hotel plan

Officials say the new five-star hotel, to be built across 10 acres, will bring investment, jobs and wealthier tourists to Kaziranga. But dozens of families say they are being displaced from land they have cultivated for generations.The district administration says the land being used for the project is owned by the government.Deputy Commissioner Biswajit Phukan told the BBC that most protesting families have land registered in their names or those of their ancestors, which has not been taken for the project."It is not disputed that some persons may have been cultivating or otherwise using portions of the [project] land. However, the land parcel in question was never allotted or settled in the names of the persons who are presently protesting against the project," he said.Authorities, he said, had provided financial assistance and land to eligible residents after verification, and promised job skills training to help locals find work.Phukan declined to comment on Doley's detention, saying: "We do not wish to make any observation... that could prejudice the investigation or judicial proceedings" and added that the administration remained "extremely sensitive" to local concerns.Activi...