A worrying case has come to light from Gokulpura village of Jalaun tehsil area. The administration has issued a notice to 62 Dalit families of the village to vacate their houses within a week. The village has 100 percent Dalit population and more than 75 percent of these people have been given this notice.
Gokulpura village was established 95 years ago by Seth Gokuldas Maheshwari. Since then this village has been the permanent residence of the Dalit community. The villagers are terrified by the sudden order to vacate the house. It has been made clear in the notice that legal action will be taken if the house is not vacated within the stipulated time.
More than 50 villagers reached Jalaun tehsil in protest against this action. They submitted a memorandum to the Sub-Divisional Magistrate. The villagers appealed to the officials to stop the process of demolishing their houses settled for years.
The villagers allege that they have been suddenly ordered to vacate without any hearing or alternative arrangement. They say that this action is completely unjust.
Sub-district magistrate Vinay Kumar Maurya has assured the villagers. He said that considering the seriousness of the matter, it will be investigated by higher officials. He also said that injustice will not be allowed to happen to anyone. At present, there is an atmosphere of panic and worry in the entire village. The villagers are hoping for the administration to save their homes.
Anuj Kaushik
Courtesy: Hindi News