India, Nov. 7 -- The mortal remains of tribal activist Nisha Kumari Bhagat, who allegedly died by suicide in Ranchi, will be cremated at her ancestral village Uru in Jharkhand's Gumla district on Saturday, family members said.

Before her death on Friday, Bhagat accused the Hemant Soren-led state government and land brokers of harassing her during a Facebook Live session.

Her death has sparked political reactions, with the opposition BJP demanding a CBI inquiry and the resignation of the chief minister.

The CPI(ML) Liberation, an ally of the ruling government, has also called for a fair investigation. The incident has triggered anger among tribal communities.

Devendra Lal Oraon, a local Oraon tribal leader in Gumla, said a meeting was ...