Mykhailo Viktorovych Polyakov, a 24-year-old American tourist, was arrested after sneaking onto North Sentinel Island, aiming to meet the isolated Sentinelese tribe. The Indian government strictly prohibits access to the island to protect the tribe—considered archaic and number just around 150—from external diseases and to preserve their lifestyle. Polyakov attempted to attract the tribe's attention by blowing a whistle, landing briefly to leave offerings and collect sand samples. His actions echo past incidents, notably that of missionary John Allen Chau, who was killed by the tribe in 2018.
The US tourist Mykhailo Viktorovych Polyakov was arrested for attempting to reach North Sentinel Island, home to the isolated Sentinelese tribe, by sneaking onto the territory.
Polyakov's actions raised alarm as the Indian government enforces strict regulations to protect the Sentinelese people from outside diseases and preserve their traditional lifestyle.
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