Vikramaditya
Sri Vijaya Puram, Apr 28:Mr. Mykhailo Viktorovych Polyakov, the 24-year-old US national arrested for illegally attempting to contact the protected Sentinelese tribe at North Sentinel Island, has been granted bail on April 27 and released from judicial custody. It ls learnt that following his release, Mr. Polyakov is currently living in a rented accommodation in Port Blair and is barred from leaving the Andaman and Nicobar Islands until the court proceedings are completed.
Before his first court appearance, officials from the US Embassy had visited Port Blair to review the case and offer consular support. The case against Mr. Polyakov remains ongoing, and he is required to attend all future court hearings.
As per reports, Mr. Polyakov, described by police as a “thrill-seeker,” embarked on an illegal mission towards the highly restricted North Sentinel Island on March 29, 2025. Using an inflatable boat equipped with an outboard motor, GPS, and a GoPro camera, he navigated close to the island and even set foot ashore, leaving behind offerings like coconuts and cola in an attempt to attract the Sentinelese tribe.
His unauthorized actions violated the Andaman & Nicobar Islands (Protection of Aboriginal Tribes) Amendment Regulation, 2012, which prohibits travel within 5 kilometers of North Sentinel Island to protect the isolated and vulnerable tribe from outside contact. The legal proceedings in this case are expected to continue in the coming weeks.
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