Guwahati, Aug. 22 -- A coalition of opposition parties, civil society organisations and land rights groups staged a protest in Guwahati on Saturday, demanding the release of land rights activist Pranab Doley and withdrawal of his detention under the National Security Act (NSA).

Doley, a land rights activist opposing the proposed Hyatt luxury resort project at Inglay Pathar near Kaziranga, was arrested on July 12 over a protest against the project. Though granted bail on July 29, the Assam government invoked the NSA against him on July 30, citing concerns over public order and security.

The demonstration was held at Chachal and organised by the Bhumi Adhikar Joutha Sangram Samiti (BAJSS). Protesters alleged that the NSA was being used to...